Russia Proposes Mandatory History Exam for University Entrance
In an effort to boost students' confidence and reduce exam stress, Russia is proposing changes to its entrance exam requirements. The draft document suggests making history a compulsory subject for the Unified State Exam (USE) in certain fields, with the support of MGIMO Rector Anatoly Torkunov and President Vladimir Putin. If approved, the new rules will come into effect on March 1, 2026, and last until September 1, 2029. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education will decide which programs, such as Sociology, Jurisprudence, and Public Policy, will require mandatory history exams. Students will have until then to prepare, as the history exam will not be compulsory for the next two years. To help students prepare, the government is working on measures including mock exams under actual test conditions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has instructed Rosobrnadzor to collaborate with regional authorities on implementing these changes. The proposed amendments aim to enhance students' understanding of history and its relevance to their chosen fields. If implemented, the changes will affect 18 disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, requiring students to pass both the social studies and history exams for admission to these programs.
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