Putin announced the continuation of updating the educational infrastructure and the special status of teachers

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the authorities will continue to update the education infrastructure and make it more comfortable for students and teachers.

Putin noted that starting this year, a special status for teachers has been established at the state level.

The President emphasized the importance of professional skills competitions for improving the quality of education.

MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The Russian authorities will continue to update and make schools, colleges, universities and the entire educational infrastructure more comfortable for students and teachers, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The head of state congratulated Russian teachers on Teacher's Day, which is celebrated annually on October 5.

“We will definitely continue to update, and therefore make more comfortable for both students and teachers, schools, colleges, universities, and the entire educational infrastructure in general. At the same time, it is important to preserve and enhance the best traditions of the national pedagogical school, ensure their continuity, and harmonious combination with the most modern methods,” the president said in his congratulations.

Putin noted that starting this year, a special status for teachers has been secured at the state level.

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“This reflects high public recognition of the teacher’s mission, guarantees her the necessary support and new opportunities for professional growth and development,” the head of state said.

Also, according to him, professional skills competitions play an important role, which work to improve the quality of education in general.