New proposals aim to display the Russian flag across all educational facilities
In recent discussions, a legislative move has emerged to require the permanent display of the Russian flag on the buildings and grounds of every educational institution. Izvestia reports that the initiative, currently being developed in the State Duma with government backing, is expected to move to parliament for consideration soon. The proposal would standardize flag presence as a nationwide standard across all levels of education.
Under current regulations, the state flag is to be flown at public educational sites such as schools, gymnasiums, and high schools. The latest bill seeks to broaden this rule to include kindergarten facilities, colleges, and universities, ensuring a consistent national symbol across the entire spectrum of formal education.
Olga Kazakova, who chairs the State Duma Education Committee and is credited as the bill’s author, explained that educational bodies would be required to display the flag at all times going forward. She noted that many students encounter the symbol of Russia from a very young age, and the presence of the tricolor upon entry to any educational institution would reinforce a shared sense of national identity.
The bill frames the objective as the cultivation of a unified Russian civic identity and patriotism among children and youth at every stage of schooling. It also asserts that the move will not impose any additional costs for obtaining state symbols, easing implementation for educational authorities.
Kazakova described the proposal as a logical step in strengthening the educational environment. She pointed to the education law completed in 2020, which encompasses spiritual, patriotic, and civic education as core components. The tricolor, she emphasized, remains a central element of the broader educational mission and helps foster a sense of pride and belonging among students.
In related remarks, discussions touched on broader educational priorities, including financial literacy. A recent statement attributed to the Prime Minister highlighted the government’s and the Central Bank’s focus on improving population competencies. Ongoing programs in general education, along with national competitions and Olympic events, were cited as evidence of continued investment in education and skill development for citizens.
There were also brief, incongruous mentions of public figures and ceremonial gestures involving flags in other contexts, illustrating how flag symbolism intersects with public life and regional identities. These anecdotes underscore the broader social resonance of national symbols within the education sector and beyond.