Russia's education system is ready for the start of the 2026/2027…

Russia's education system is ready for the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, with nearly 18 million students, including 1.5 million first-graders, beginning classes on September 1. Officials highlighted infrastructure improvements, new teaching programs, and special support for young students.

Consensus

The new academic year begins on September 1 in Russia.
Approximately 17.6 million schoolchildren will start classes in the 2026/2026 academic year.
About 1.5 million of those are first-graders.
The education system is fully prepared for the start of the academic year.
All necessary preparatory activities have been completed.
A unified educational space has been established.
Schools are operating under federal programs and using state-approved textbooks.
The government is investing in educational infrastructure, including new schools and renovations.
Special measures are in place for first-graders, including reduced class hours and no homework or grades in the first months.
The government emphasizes the importance of teacher support and the prestige of the teaching profession.
Russia continues to have a strong international reputation in education, with high performance in international student competitions.

Points of divergence

150 new schools were opened this year. — tg_government_rus
17 million schoolchildren will start school, with 1.5 million being first-graders. — riamo
First-graders will have three 35-minute lessons per day in September and October, increasing to four in November and December, with a maximum of 21 academic hours per week. — vesti
Preparation for the new academic year was completed in a standard manner across the country. — kommersant
Students are banned from using phones during classes, except in emergencies. — vm
School bells will be replaced with popular songs and melodies. — vm
A new subject, 'Artificial Intelligence and Information Security,' will be introduced for grades 5–11. — interfax
A new subject, 'Heroes of Russia,' including those from the special military operation, will be introduced. — interfax
A new subject, 'Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia,' will be introduced. — interfax
123 schools in Dagestan requiring major repairs will be open by September 1, and seven new schools will be built, two of which will open by September 1. — interfax
President Putin attended the opening of new schools in five regions via video conference. — vedomosti

Coverage (13 sources)

Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russians on Knowledge Day — Правительство России
Learning will start on September 1 for no fewer than 17.6 million schoolchildren — РИАМО
Chernyshenko: 1.5 million first-graders will go to school in the 2026/27 academic year — Вести
Chernyshenko reported to Mishustin on completion of preparation for the school year — Коммерсантъ
Kravtsov: 38 thousand schools will accept 17.5 million students on September 1 — Коммерсантъ
Kravtsov: Education system ready for start of new school year — Вечерняя Москва
Kravtsov: The education system is ready for the start of the new school year — Ведомости
About 17.6 million schoolchildren will sit at desks on September 1 — Интерфакс
In the Ministry of Education, they spoke about preparation for the start of the new school year — Вести
Kravtsov reported to Putin that the education system is ready for the start of the school year — Коммерсантъ
Education system ready for start of school year, education minister Kравцов said. — Первый Московский
Education system ready for start of school year, Kравцов reported to Putin. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Kravtsov stated that the education system is ready for the start of the school year — Москва 24

Russia's education system is ready for the start of the 2026/2027…

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