The Russian Ministry of Education has proposed splitting the subject… (безопасность · курс · защита)
The Russian Ministry of Education has proposed splitting the subject 'Foundations of Safety and Defense of the Fatherland' into two mandatory courses—'Life Safety' and 'Initial Military Training'—starting September 1, 2026, for students entering the 8th and 10th grades in the 2026/27 academic year. The reform emphasizes practical skills for personal safety in various environments and prepares students for national defense.
Consensus
- The subject 'Foundations of Safety and Defense of the Fatherland' will be split into two mandatory courses: 'Life Safety' and 'Initial Military Training'.
- Each course will consist of 34 hours of instruction.
- The reform is scheduled to take effect for students transitioning into the 8th grade and entering the 10th grade in the 2026/27 academic year.
- The courses are intended to be practice-oriented, focusing on practical skills for personal safety in everyday life, urban environments, nature, and digital spaces.
- The reform aims to ensure continuity of education between basic general and secondary general education levels.
- Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov emphasized the importance of practical training and preparedness for national security.
Points of divergence
- Starting September 1, 2026, there will be a phased introduction of the subject 'Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia' in schools, with curriculum development already underway. — vm
- The program includes interactive forms of organizing lessons using practical-oriented methods. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
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- Updated course 'Fundamentals of Security and Protection of the Motherland' to be introduced in schools — РИАМО
- Ministry of Education will split 'Fundamentals of Safety and Protection of the Motherland' into two courses — Вечерняя Москва
- 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