Final conversations in Belgorod region will occur utilizing a blend of in-person and remote participation.
Firing the Final School Bells in Belgorod Region: Hybrid Approach
Get ready, kids! The final school bells in Belgorod region are ringing on May 24. Here's the lowdown:
For schools near the border, it's all virtual—86 to be exact. Meanwhile, the remaining schools will adhere to a hybrid learning model with enhanced safety measures. Keep an eye out for the "class-group" format, because mass events like school-wide outdoor line-ups are a no-go. All celebrations will be confined within the school boundaries.
To ensure safety, ceremonial events will have strict safety guidelines in place, and the existing school pass system will remain active. You'll see police officers and territorial defense fighters patrolling around, so don't be alarmed!
Diploma time is upon us! 9th graders from 299 schools in Belgorod region are about to receive their diplomas based on their annual grades. Graduating 11th graders in border schools have a choice to take the GED or receive a diploma, depending on their intermediate assessment results. The big exams for Russian language and mathematics are scheduled for two days: Russian on May 29 and 30, and mathematics on May 26 and 27. Fancy taking the unified state exam? You can do it in any region across Russia!
In a previous move, President Vladimir Putin gave college students the green light to enter universities without the GED, for certain similar fields.
Before you jump into GED mode, remember those not-so-helpful tips we mentioned earlier?
For more details about exam schedules, GED options, or final-year events for 9th/11th graders in Belgorod, it's best to reach out to the Belgorod Regional Education Ministry or school administrators. Unlike the theater performances in April 2025, sources don't provide specifics about academic events or exams related to our students.
FYI, here’s some background:
- Artistic Minds Trip: A theater festival is scheduled for April 14–30, 2025, but this doesn't concern academic exams or graduation.
- Education Scene: A new education order in February 2024 introduced mandatory military training for 8th graders, which may subtly impact older students’ curricula. Additionally, the Russian government implemented a regulation in 2024 to integrate regions into a unified “cultural-humanitarian space,” including youth activities with military-historical themes.
- Schools near the border in Belgorod region are operating remotely, with a total of 86 schools adhering to virtual learning.
- The remaining schools in Belgorod region are following a hybrid learning model, complete with enhanced safety measures and a "class-group" format.
- As the school year comes to a close, 9th graders from 299 schools in Belgorod region are set to receive their diplomas based on their annual grades.
- The Belgorod Regional Education Ministry and school administrators are the best resources for information regarding exam schedules, GED options, or final-year events for 9th/11th graders in Belgorod.
