Omsk Kindergartens Face Shortage of 132 TeachersOmsk kindergartens lack 132 teachers as of January 15, 2026, with an average salary of 48,496 rubles ($539 at current rates) for such employees last year.
Tutor Fees in Khanty-Mansi Can Hit 3000 RublesIn Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, tutor prices peak in January as demand surges for help with exams and the school year's longest quarter.
Chita school heating repair estimated for one dayA heating problem at School No. 49 in Chita has forced students into remote learning, with the utility company TGC-14 estimating repairs will take about a day.
Parents complain about cold, porridge-only meals at Chita schoolParents of a school in the Severny microdistrict of Chita have complained of cold classrooms and a canteen menu reduced to only milk-based porridges. The city's education committee will inspect one of the claims.
Chita Medical Academy Honors Top StudentsThe Chita State Medical Academy celebrated its outstanding students at the traditional rector's reception, an annual event held in honor of Russian Student Day to recognize achievements in academics and research.
Ministry of Science to change diploma qualificationsThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education plans to exclude general qualifications from diplomas, detailing only specific professions to help employers understand hires better.
Kobzev Announces Timeline for Irkutsk Inter-University CampusIrkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev has announced the potential timeline for building an inter-university campus in Irkutsk, a project for which the region has applied for funding several times without success.
Teachers: Low Pay Makes Putin's Kindergarten Extension a JokePresident Vladimir Putin has proposed extending kindergarten hours to 8 PM to facilitate women's return to work, but educators criticize the plan, pointing to low salaries and potential harm to children's well-being.
