Russia’s Ministry of Education has outlined criteria for behavior grades in schools. These include discipline, adherence to communication norms with peers and adults, social activity, and “law-abiding behavior.” Each of these categories is defined through a set of indicators.
✅ Discipline — compliance with school rules and internal regulations, including safety requirements.
✅ “Communication norms” — non-conflict behavior and a “respectful, kind attitude,” both toward peers and toward adults.
✅ Social activity — participation in school and extracurricular projects, including those with a civic-patriotic focus.
✅ “Law-abiding behavior” — the absence of antisocial actions and any violations.
The ministry argues that these parameters together shape the image of a “proper” student. At the same time, the criteria themselves remain highly vague and subjective, leaving room for different interpretations by teachers.
The main model for evaluating behavior will be a three-level system. Under this model, students’ behavior will be classified as “exemplary,” “acceptable,” or “unacceptable,” the ministry said, adding that this system offers “greater reproducibility of results, flexibility, and preventive potential.”
❗️Behavior grades are set to be introduced starting September 1 in 10 schools per region, with a nationwide rollout planned by September 2027. Assessments will be made collectively — by homeroom teachers, subject teachers, psychologists, social workers, and other specialists.
📌 The system is already being piloted among students in grades 1–8 in 89 schools. Participating schools have been offered several grading models — from pass/fail to a five-point scale.
