Previously, the total time allocated for sociology in grades 6–9 and…
Previously, the total time allocated for sociology in grades 6–9 and 10–11 was 272 hours; in the new curriculum, 34 hours are provided for grade 9 and 102 hours for grades 10–11.
Consensus
- Schools in Russia will implement updated educational programs starting September 1, 2026.
- The changes are intended to strengthen a unified educational space across the country.
- Social studies will be taught only in grades 9–11 starting in September 2026.
- The number of hours dedicated to history will increase, with a standardized curriculum and fixed sequence of topics.
- A new subject, 'Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia,' will be introduced, with fifth graders beginning in January 2027 and sixth–seventh graders in September 2027.
- The subject 'Foundations of Safety and Defense of the Motherland' will be split into two mandatory courses: 'Life Safety' and 'Initial Military Training'.
- Practical skills related to personal and national safety will be emphasized in the new courses.
- A pilot program for evaluating student behavior in grades 2–8 will begin in selected schools starting September 1, 2026.
- The behavior evaluation system will use a three-tier scale: 'exemplary', 'acceptable', and 'unacceptable'.
- A regional component will be added to the extracurricular program 'Russia – My Horizons' starting in the 2026/2027 academic year.
- The regional component will include at least eight sessions on local economy, industries, and professions.
- The initiative will affect over 8.5 million students in grades 6–11.
Points of divergence
- The new subject 'Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia' will be introduced in grades 5–7, with the first lessons for fifth graders starting in January 2027, and for sixth–seventh graders from September 2027. — fontanka
- Approximately 20% of instructional time will be allocated to initial military training. — vm
- The behavior evaluation system will be implemented in all schools starting September 2027. — vm
- The behavior evaluation system will be introduced in selected schools starting September 2026 and may be expanded to all schools by September 2027. — vedomosti
- The behavior evaluation system is described as a motivational tool for student development, and its nationwide rollout depends on the success of the pilot. — m24
- The new social studies textbook was written under the supervision of Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev. — fontanka
- The new social studies curriculum will include topics such as AI, sovereignty, and confrontation with the West. — fontanka
- The new social studies curriculum is described as 'applied' and more practical than the previous abstract version. — fontanka
- The new social studies textbooks for 11th graders are expected by September 1, 2027. — fontanka
- The new social studies curriculum will be introduced in 9th grade with one hour per week, and in 10th grade with two hours per week. — vm
- The new social studies curriculum will be taught in 9th grade with one hour weekly, and in 10th and 11th grades with two hours weekly. — vedomosti
- The new social studies curriculum will be taught with one hour per week in 9th grade, and two hours per week in 10th and 11th grade. — m24
Coverage (10 sources)
- Ministry of Education approved updated program for social studies — Ведомости
- Schoolchildren are in for big changes starting September 1. We tell you what will change — Фонтанка
- School social studies program will change in the Russian Federation starting September 1 — Москва 24
- What will change in the school curriculum in Russia starting September 1, 2026 — Вечерняя Москва
- Kravtsov: Starting September 1, schools in the Russian Federation will study according to a new program — РИАМО
- In schools, the learning program will change from September — Ведомости
- Ministry of Education: Students will study according to the new program starting September 1 — Коммерсантъ
- Russian schoolchildren will start learning according to the updated program from September 1 — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Education: school curriculum awaits major update from September 1 — Вести
- Head of the Russian Ministry of Education told about changes in the school program starting September 1 — Москва 24
Key entities
- Sergey Kravcov
- Ministry of Education
- Russia
- RIA Novosti
- Moscow
- Ministry of Education
- TASS
- Fontanka
- Igor Zakharov
- Georgiy Chernyshov
- Evening Moscow
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