Education is not a service.

The concept of an "educational service" has been removed from Russian legislation. This will help enhance the prestige of the teaching profession.

Education-sector representatives previously stressed that education must not be treated as a service.

Federal Law No. 295-FZ of 14 July 2022

All-Russian Movement of Children and Youth.

A new Russian movement for children and young people has been established to unite all children's public organisations. Participation is voluntary and open to children aged six to 18. Participants will choose its name and symbols at the movement's congress. The President of Russia chairs the supervisory board. The movement's purpose is to prepare children for full participation in society, develop a worldview based on traditional values, and foster moral qualities, love and respect for their homeland.

Federal Law No. 261-FZ of 14 July 2022

A unified approach to after-school care.

After-school groups will supervise and care for children, help them prepare for lessons, and organise physical, health and cultural activities. The school decides whether to open these groups, taking parents’ views into account. Regional authorities may provide additional funding, reducing parents’ expenses.

Federal Law No. 301-FZ of 14 July 2022

More state-funded places.

The number of state-funded master’s places increased by 30,000 this year. Additional places were allocated to priority areas including mathematics, chemistry, biology, genetics, information technology, construction and agriculture. The decision allowed more students to study for master’s degrees free of charge and receive scholarships and other support.

Federal Law No. 153-FZ of 28 May 2022

Education in the arts.

A second higher education in the arts can be obtained free of charge. Applicants compete separately from those entering university for the first time under Federal Law No. 321-FZ of 2 July 2021.

A further higher education can be obtained free at ten leading specialist universities listed by the Russian government in Resolution No. 1880 of 30 October 2021.

Foreign agents will not be allowed to teach.

A comprehensive law, On Control over the Activities of Persons under Foreign Influence, has been adopted. In particular, it prohibits foreign agents from conducting educational outreach for minors or teaching in state and municipal educational institutions. The changes will take effect on 1 December 2022.

Federal Law No. 255-FZ of 14 July 2022

Amendments supporting people with disabilities.

People recognised as having a Group I, II or III disability can receive a second secondary vocational or higher education free of charge in another occupation, speciality or field of study.

Federal Law No. 300-FZ of 14 July 2022