The Ministry of Education and Science recently addressed the educators, outlining the features of the coming academic year. The specific requirements and restrictions related to the pandemic will be set by the Government. However, the Ministry of Education and Science suggests general recommendations In particular: for students enrolled in institutions of higher and professional pre-higher education on the basis of complete general education, to start the 2020/2021 academic year in the period from 7 to 15 September; for students enrolled in institutions of professional higher education on the basis of basic secondary education, and students of senior courses of higher education to start academic year no later than September 1. However, taking into account the epidemiological situation in the regions, the heads of educational institutions can decide when to start and on what schedule to carry out the educational process by themselves .
It is important to ensure compliance with the mask regime, temperature screening, social distancing, disinfection of hands and surfaces. Insulators should be ready in dormitories, in case of detection of patients or persons for temporary self-isolation.
As for foreigners, the MES planned to extend the period of admission of foreign citizens until December 15, 2020 (instead of November 1).