The Russian Ministry of Education proposed that, starting September… (безопасность · курс · защита)
The Russian Ministry of Education proposed that, starting September 1, 2026, the subject 'Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland' be divided into two separate mandatory courses: 'Life Safety' and 'Initial Military Preparation.' Special attention will also be given to safety in the digital environment.
Consensus
- The subject 'Foundations of Safety and Defense of the Fatherland' (OБZР) will be replaced by two mandatory courses starting September 1, 2026.
- The new curriculum consists of two courses: 'Life Safety' and 'Initial Military Training', each lasting 34 hours.
- The reform applies to students entering the 8th grade and those admitted to the 10th grade in the 2026/27 academic year.
- The goal is to make education more practical, focusing on real-life safety skills and national defense preparedness.
- The courses are designed to ensure continuity of learning from basic general to secondary general education.
Points of divergence
- The course 'Initial Military Training' includes modules on counter-terrorism, extremism, first aid practice, and the use of individual and collective protective equipment. — interfax
- The new curriculum will include the use of simulation systems and virtual models in teaching. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Ministry of Education proposed to change the format of 'Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland' — Коммерсантъ
- Updated course 'Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland' to be introduced in schools — РИАМО
- Russian Ministry of Education plans to split the OBZR subject into two courses starting September 1 — Интерфакс
- The Ministry of Education and Science of Russia will change the format of 'Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland' starting September 1 — Москва 24