In Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions, the special Unified State Exam format has been extended

Russia’s Ministry of Education and Rosobrnadzor have extended a special Unified State Exam (EGE/GIA) format for schoolchildren in the border regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk, while adding extra exam days in some of these areas. The move is framed as an adjustment to security and logistical conditions in border regions, alongside a broader tightening of security at exam centers nationwide. These changes matter for regional education continuity, exam logistics, and the management of security risks around high‑stakes testing in sensitive areas.