“Service learning” will be included in the school curriculum

Russian education authorities are moving to include a 'service learning' or 'service' component in the school curriculum, linked to the program 'Learning Through Service. The First,' which is already active in multiple regions. Officials and media reports diverge on whether this component will become a fully mandatory subject, particularly for high school students, indicating ongoing policy calibration and potential regional variation in implementation. The initiative matters for how civic engagement and practical social activities will be integrated into formal education across Russia.