Russia Moves to Build a Unified Digital Education Space
Advanced technologies are creating equal opportunities for students across the country.
Russia is actively introducing digital technologies into education. Advanced solutions are creating equal opportunities for students nationwide, giving them access to high-quality learning materials and teaching methods while breaking down geographic barriers. Specific examples of this transformation were outlined to IT-Russia by Irina Volynets, chair of the National Parents Committee.
Strengthening Knowledge and Closing Gaps
One prominent example is the Moscow Electronic School platform. It combines a digital gradebook and diary, a library, and digital portfolios for students and teachers. All public schools in the capital are connected to the free online service. Since 2022, other regions of the country have been gradually joining the platform as well.
Another example is the Gosuslugi. School service, which significantly simplifies interaction between parents and schools. It allows families to enroll children in educational institutions, track academic performance, view class schedules, and pay for extracurricular activities.
The Russian Electronic School provides free access to lessons and tests based on the national school curriculum. The resource is designed for distance learning and helps close knowledge gaps. It is particularly useful for students in small rural schools and for all pupils during short-term switches to remote learning, such as when classes are closed for quarantine.
Public and Private Systems Working Together
Private platforms such as Uchi.ru, Yandex Textbook, and Foxford complement the state-run systems. They offer interactive assignments, courses, and academic competitions. Many of these platforms already use elements of artificial intelligence to enable personalized learning.
In addition, video communication systems such as Sferum are used for live interaction. They make it possible to hold remote classes, connect with experts from other cities, and organize virtual museum tours.
As Volynets noted, the key is for technology not to replace live interaction between teachers and students, but to serve as a meaningful complement.
Overall, Russia has taken a comprehensive approach to building a unified educational space, bringing together public and private platforms. The country’s experience could serve as a reference point for other nations.
