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Articles with tag "Education"

court ruling

Student Expelled for Anti-War Stance Wins Payout From Russian University

A Russian court has ordered a St. Petersburg university to pay compensation to a student expelled for his anti-war stance.
pro-war education

Russian Students Taught Arm-Raising Salute to Patriotic Song

Independent media made comparisons between the fist-raising video and a salute performed by the Hitler Youth.
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In depth

'Existential War': Putin Steels Russia for Long Conflict

When Russia introduced patriotism classes in primary and secondary schools last September, Tatyana Chervenko decided she was not going to peddle Kremlin...
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'important conversations'

Russian TV Airs Wartime ‘Patriotism’ Lessons for Schoolchildren

The classes, introduced in schools this fall, aim to rally patriotism and support for the invasion of Ukraine.
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controversial tech

Russian Student Allowed to Keep Diploma for ChatGPT-Written Thesis

A Russian student who sparked controversy for defending his thesis written by the fast-growing artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT will be allowed to...
questionable priorities 

Parents' Video Appeal Earns Pledge to Repair Dilapidated Middle School

Parents in the town of Demyanovo in Russia’s central Kirov region released a video appeal last week calling on local officials to make basic repairs...
frog's head

Russian Official Quits After Son’s Bloody Videos Spark School Shooting Fears

An official in central Russia has resigned after her son’s disturbing social media posts triggered a high-profile scandal and police involvement...
combat education

Russian Army Endorses Return of Soviet-Era School Military Training – Reports

Russia’s Defense Ministry supports reinstating Soviet-era basic military training in high schools, pro-Kremlin media reported Tuesday, citing correspondence...
academic rigor

Russian Universities to Introduce Mandatory Ideology Lectures

Students at Russian universities will be required to attend mandatory lectures on state ideology from next year, Russian independent news outlet Meduza...
facing prosecution

Ukraine Says Arrested Russian Teachers in Regained Areas

Russia deployed teachers to Ukrainian territories it had captured, with widespread reports of pro-Russian curriculums being implemented.
curriculum alterations

Russian Schoolchildren Return to Classrooms Changed by War

Every Russian school student will now have to attend a new, weekly lesson called “important conversations.”
regional expansion

Russia to Build NW’s ‘Largest’ Military-Patriotic Youth Education Center

The news comes amid a wider militarization of young Russians that has accelerated since Russia invaded Ukraine.
leniency measure

Russia Lifts House Arrest for Top University Head Mau

Vladimir Mau is implicated in a criminal fraud case against former deputy education minister.
avoiding risk

Russian Schools to Close in Ukraine Border Regions – Governor

Schools within five kilometers of the border will not reopen when the new academic year starts due to the threat of cross-border attacks.
no more tests

Russians Banned From TOEFL English Language Exam – Report

Several users apparently received messages saying access was suspended to comply with Western sanctions. 
Economist behind bars

Top Russian University Head Vladimir Mau Detained on Fraud Charges

Mau is also a member of the board of directors of state-owned gas giant Gazprom.
lesson plan

Russia Adds Ukraine Separatist Recognition to School Curriculums

The ninth-grade course contains a lesson titled "The revival of the country since the 2000s, the reunification of Crimea with Russia."
pledge allegiance

Russia to Spend $17M on Flags for School Ceremonies

Starting Sept. 1, schools will raise the Russian flag and perform the national anthem every Monday.
free education

Top Russian University to Allot Places to Ukraine War Veterans' Children

Nearly 400 children of soldiers fighting in Ukraine will be admitted to Moscow's Higher School of Economics through a new quota.
wartime curriculum

In Russian Schools, Teachers and Parents Pressured to Back War

School staff, parents and even students contribute to the persecution of those who oppose the war.
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