Overview

• The Ministry of Education said it has not supported any bill allowing computer games to be used in the physical education subject and that no such projects are being developed.
• The ministry confirmed work on a variative, facultative fidzhital‑sport module with the All‑Russian Federation of Fidzhital‑Sport, leaving decisions on adoption to individual schools.
• Officials stressed that including computer games in the school program is not under consideration.
• Media reports had claimed a module with FIFA, Counter‑Strike and Dota 2 was being prepared, with a possible 2026–2027 pilot and potential GTO standards, but these details were not endorsed by the ministry.
• Earlier the same day, State Duma deputy Amir Khamitov publicly supported adding esports disciplines to PE, citing benefits such as teamwork, strategic thinking and stress management without replacing traditional classes.