Russia to Launch AI and Cybersecurity Course in Schools
A new extracurricular course on artificial intelligence and information security will be introduced in Russian schools starting the second quarter of the 2026/2027 academic year. The initiative was proposed by a teacher from Tver and supported by Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
Consensus
- A new extracurricular course titled 'Artificial Intelligence and Information Security' will be introduced in Russian schools.
- The course will be implemented starting the second quarter of the 2025/2026 academic year.
- The idea was proposed by teacher Alexey Morozov from Tver during the August pedagogical meeting.
- Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov supported the proposal.
- The course will be rolled out nationwide.
Points of divergence
- A pilot project called 'Cinopedagogy' will be launched in Tver Oblast to develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence using domestic films, with plans to expand it nationwide. — vm
- Press Secretary to the President Dmitry Peskov stated that the new generation must learn to 'tame' AI rather than be overwhelmed by it, to enable creating new things with neural networks. — vedomosti
- The State Duma passed a law on the development of AI technologies in July, introducing basic concepts and allowing labeling of AI-generated content. — vedomosti
- During the visit to Tver, Minister Kravtsov met with the acting governor of Tver Oblast, Vitaly Korolev, and discussed regional education development. — tg_government_rus
- Minister Kravtsov confirmed that homework for students will not be abolished. — vm
- The Ministry of Education stated that school breaks should be at least 10 minutes, with long breaks lasting between 20 and 30 minutes. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- In Russian schools, a course on artificial intelligence and information security will appear — Фонтанка
- Course 'Artificial Intelligence and Information Security' will be introduced in schools of the Russian Federation — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation announced an AI course for schoolchildren — Ведомости
- New extracurricular course on Artificial Intelligence and Information Security will appear in schools — Правительство России
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