In the fourth quarter, students in Belgorod city and in neighboring border districts are set to switch to distance learning formats, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region. This shift will primarily affect schools located in border municipalities, the Yakovlevsky urban district, and the regional capital, while other educational institutions will continue to operate with in-person classes where feasible. The decision was announced through the governor’s communications channel and reflects ongoing adjustments to the local education system amid regional security considerations. In addition, programs held in clubs and dedicated departments have been temporarily suspended as part of the broader safety measures. The current plan indicates that all other students will attend school on-site unless circumstances necessitate a change. Modern educational policy notes that the extension of distance learning in certain institutions is being implemented to ensure continuity of instruction while maintaining safety protocols and monitoring the evolving situation. The region’s current numbers show that approximately 5,000 Belgorod children have been temporarily displaced outside the region, underscoring the impact of regional security events on families and schools. The governor has previously reported on the suspension of classes in border regions and Belgorod on dates that have been affected by security incidents, with related advisories for retail centers and public spaces during heightened threat periods. Reports indicated casualties and property damage linked to attacks, and authorities have described the use of unmanned weapons systems and artillery in the vicinity. The regional authorities have expanded the missile threat regime in response to ongoing security events, and schools in the Belgorod region have taken precautionary steps to protect students and staff during these periods. In the early hours following shelling, local educational facilities have undertaken swift changes to schedules to ensure safety while continuing the learning process across the region.
