Overview

• In a video address, Vladimir Putin thanked educators for their responsible and noble work and noted the profession’s broad public respect.
• He described high‑quality education, including at the school level, as the foundation for Russia’s scientific and technological leadership.
• Putin called for strong pedagogical methods to be available across the country and for preserving continuity so teachers learn from colleagues.
• He highlighted professional mastery competitions, with the main all‑Russian results traditionally summarized on Teacher’s Day, which Russia marks on October 5.
• Defense Minister Andrey Belousov congratulated Ministry of Defense educators and cited ongoing measures—new schools, upgraded infrastructure, relevant specialties, and programs shaped by SVO experience—to strengthen training and officer values.