A new plan is being prepared to retake the Unified State Exam (USE) this year, as stated by Olga Kazakova, who leads the State Duma Education Committee. This update comes through TASS and reflects ongoing discussions among federal agencies about how to handle retakes effectively.
Kazakova expressed confidence that the goal can be met within the year. She noted that collaboration with Rosobrnadzor and the Ministry of Education will be essential. To organize a retake, a formal commission would need to be established and the retake rules clarified, given that exam topics can vary. She added that it would be advantageous if Rosobrnadzor could secure these arrangements within the current year, enabling a clear and consistent process for students seeking to retake the exam, while maintaining fairness and transparency.
Earlier in the year, the President of the Russian Federation outlined reforms to improve the USE mechanism in a message to the Federal Assembly. The President called for closer scrutiny of how school syllabi align with final examination requirements and stressed that the educational burden on pupils should remain reasonable and well balanced. The emphasis was on ensuring coherence between what is taught and what is assessed, reducing unnecessary pressure while preserving academic standards.
Historically, the most recent time the President addressed the Federal Assembly occurred in February, marking the pattern of annual parliamentary sessions in which national priorities for education and other sectors are reviewed. This cadence underlines the government’s ongoing focus on education policy, accountability, and the tools used to measure student achievement across the country.
Today, discussions continue around safeguarding Russia’s sovereignty and security in the context of broader educational policy, with attention to how assessment systems like the USE can adapt responsibly to changing needs while keeping students’ interests at the forefront of reform efforts. The aim remains to balance rigorous standards with accessible opportunities for all learners, ensuring that assessments reflect what students are expected to know and can apply in real-world settings, without imposing undue hardship.