Russian Schools Ban Mobile Phone Use During Lessons Starting September 1

09:30; 26 August 2026 year

### Russian Schools to Introduce Refined Mobile Phone Usage Rules Starting September 2026 Starting September 1, 2026, Russian schools will implement refined regulations regarding the use of mobile phones during lessons, according to an order issued by the Ministry of Education (Minprosveshcheniya). This was announced by the head of the ministry, Sergey Kravtsov. The document outlines the specific rules for using mobile communication devices during class hours. According to the new regulations, students will be prohibited from using their phones during lessons, except in emergency situations, such as threats to the life or health of students or staff. The Ministry of Education emphasized that the ban itself is not new, as it has already been established by federal law. The new order clarifies the procedure for its implementation in schools. However, a complete ban on using gadgets throughout the entire school day will not be introduced. Students will be allowed to use their phones during breaks, but the specific rules will be determined by each educational institution individually.

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