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The introduction of unified textbooks is part of the educational reform in Russia, aimed at standardizing curricula and materials for high schools.
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New unified textbooks for grades 10-11 in natural science subjects, Russian language and literature will appear in Russian schools by September 1, 2027.
The purchase of new textbooks for schools is planned for the spring of 2027.
MOSCOW, September 24 - RIA Novosti. New unified textbooks for grades 10-11 in natural science subjects, Russian language and literature will appear in Russian schools by September 1, 2027, said Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Olga Koludarova.
“What do we expect in the foreseeable future by September 1, 2027? We expect that we will have new textbooks for all 10-11th grades in natural science subjects, Russian language and literature. Therefore, we are doing all this now, working together with the authors. Already in the spring, they will, accordingly, be purchased at school,” Koludarova said at a meeting of the literary club “What/would you read?! Meanings” at the national center “Russia”.

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