The Ministry of Education of Russia has proposed a registration arrangement for the children of individuals who died during the special operation in Ukraine, including National Guard personnel, allowing them to be registered without the standard line-queuing process. This plan emerged in a draft normative legal act that outlines how such families might obtain admission placements more quickly and with reduced administrative friction. The essence of the proposal is to streamline access to educational opportunities for these children by recognizing their family status as a basis for priority registration, especially when they reside with their parents or guardians at a shared home location. The document was published on the portal for draft normative acts, signaling the government’s intent to gather feedback before any final decision is made. [Source: Ministry of Education draft act]
The draft order specifies that admission for these children to state and municipal educational institutions should be completed at the place of residence of their families, applying to students described in paragraph 8 of Article 24 of the Federal Law No. 76-FZ dated May 27, 1998, which concerns the status of military personnel, and to children described in Article 281 of Federal Law No. 226-FZ dated July 3, 2016, which governs the National Guard of the Russian Federation. This framing emphasizes residency-based impact and aims to ensure that the children of fallen personnel receive timely schooling options without the usual administrative delays. The measure, if adopted, would remain in effect through March 1, 2026, providing a finite window during which the policy would operate while the system adjusts to new procedures. [Source: Draft act and federal law references]
Former president Vladimir Putin has asserted that all authorities should treat the families of those killed in the military operation as their own and do so with a sense of heartfelt responsibility, aligning service expectations with the emotional and practical needs of the bereaved families. He has emphasized a human-centric approach to governance in this area, stressing the importance of compassionate and prompt action from civil institutions when responding to family loss in wartime contexts. This rhetoric frames the policy discussion around dignity, stability, and practical support for affected households. [Source: public statements from the former president]
Separately, it has been noted that former members of parliament faced restrictions on travel to the NVO area, now clarified to require permission from high-level authorities such as Shoigu for any movement into designated zones. The policy contour here reflects broader security and administrative controls that intersect with the education and welfare policies, underscoring the careful balance authorities seek between safeguarding national security interests and ensuring access to essential services for families impacted by the conflict. [Source: public governance notices]