Education in Russia

Education in Russia is organized and coordinated by the state, which ensures that general education is free and available for everyone. Most schools are state schools but private schools have also been established in recent years. Education consist of:... More

Education in Russia is organized and coordinated by the state, which ensures that general education is free and available for everyone. Most schools are state schools but private schools have also been established in recent years. Education consist of: pre-school, primary school, secondary general school, high school/specialized college/vocational school/trade school, university Education usually begins with pre-school before the age of six, although it is not compulsory. Children typically go to kindergartens or other preschools which focus on both intellectual and physical activities. Preprimary education in Russia exists in the form of nursery schools (yasli) for infants aged six-weeks- to three-years-old and kindergartens (detsady) for children aged three- to six-years-old. In many cases the two types are located in the same building. The facilities include half-day, all-day, and boarding schools. They vary from yearround to seasonal institutions, the latter predominantly in Less