Esports Classes Could Be Introduced in Russian Schools
Such classes could help students develop discipline and teamwork skills, according to Dmitry Smit, president of the Russian Esports Federation.
According to Smit, the federation has been working with the school community since 2018, when it launched the School League. Russia’s Ministry of Education has already recommended introducing esports classes in schools as part of physical education, alongside other sports popular with students.
Several esports disciplines are expected to be used in education, including multiplayer online battle arenas, competitive puzzle games, sports simulators, real-time strategy, tactical three-dimensional combat, technical simulators and fighting games.
According to Smit, esports will continue to grow both in participation and in the level of competition.
