Vолоdin · worker · specialty (володин · рабочий · специальность)

Vladimir Volodin, chairman of the State Duma, stated that there is a growing interest among youth in technical and vocational specialties. He noted an increase in enrollment in colleges and technical schools after the 9th grade, while also highlighting ongoing challenges in the field of secondary professional education.

Consensus

There has been a rise in student interest in technical and vocational specialties
After completing the 9th grade, about 65% of graduates enroll in colleges or technical schools
After completing the 11th grade, around 12% of graduates enroll in such institutions
The State Duma passed a law to extend a pilot program allowing ninth graders to take only two OGE exams instead of four

Points of divergence

The pilot program started in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Lipetsk region in 2025 — kommersant
Vladimir Volodin mentioned that the system of secondary professional education is being restructured to meet economic needs — vesti
The pilot program was extended until 2026 by a State Duma law in December 2025 — kommersant
There are currently 1,2 thousand universities and nearly 4 thousand colleges ready to accept new students in 2026 — vesti
Approximately 880 thousand budget places are available for secondary professional education programs in 2026 — vesti

Coverage (2 sources)

Vologdin states that the popularity of trade occupations among schoolchildren has increased — Коммерсантъ
Vologdin states that interest in vocational specialties among youth is growing — Вести