A State Duma deputy, Ivan Sukharev, recently addressed Tatyana Golikova, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, with a concrete proposal: to fold the basics of programming and the control and operation of drones into the school informatics curriculum. The public delivery of this idea came via a letter shared by RT, which also highlighted that the message carries the deputy’s request for consideration by the government. The core aim behind the proposal is to equip young people with knowledge and practical skills that align with today’s fast-paced world and the evolving tech landscape.
In the deputy’s own words, there is a push to evaluate the feasibility of integrating foundational drone technologies into the school program of computer science. The appeal emphasizes that the subject should expand beyond traditional topics to encompass the fundamentals of how drones are programmed, how they are controlled in real time, and how their operations are executed in practice. This broader approach would give students hands-on exposure to modern tools and platforms that already play a significant role in various sectors (Source: RT, quoted in the original coverage).
Supporters of the idea point to a wide range of drone applications that extend far beyond military use. Civilian areas include aerial photography, routine patrols, agricultural monitoring and optimization, geodetic surveys, and the tracking of assets and infrastructure. By teaching the core concepts behind drone systems, educators argue, students can gain valuable insights into data collection, spatial analysis, autonomous control, and the ethical and regulatory considerations that come with unmanned aircraft. The deputy’s appeal frames drones as a gateway to multidisciplinary learning, linking programming, mathematics, physics, and digital literacy in a tangible, future-ready context (Source: RT; policy commentators cited in coverage).
Meanwhile, recent educational market observations have highlighted shifts in what school pupils and their families see as promising avenues for further schooling. A survey cited in the same discussion pointed to growing interest in specific fields within the education sector, with certain private education providers reporting strong demand for programs that prepare students for STEM careers and tech-enabled professions. This broader trend underscores why proposals like the drone curriculum integration resonate with contemporary discussions about preparing the next generation for advanced technology workplaces. The emphasis is on practical relevance, hands-on experimentation, and an understanding of how digital tools influence real-world processes (Source: RT analysis of education market trends).