Deputy Chairman of the Russian Civic Chamber Vladislav Grib presented a new proposal regarding the academic calendar for elementary school children. In a statement to RIA Novosti, Grib said that an additional winter break period should be established for 1st-4th grade students between February 22 and March 1.
Grib, a father of eight with two children in elementary school, said, "I propose introducing an additional winter break for all elementary school students." The official emphasized that this extra break would help young students recharge in the middle of the term.
Current break schedule and new proposal
According to the vacation calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year set by the Russian Ministry of Education, the autumn break is planned for October 26鈥揘ovember 3, 2026, the winter break for December 31, 2026鈥揓anuary 10, 2027, the spring break for March 27鈥揂pril 4, 2027, and the summer break from May 27 to August 31, 2027. In this calendar, an extra break is provided only for first-grade students from February 15 to 21, 2027.
Vladislav Grib also touched on the advantages of the February 22鈥揗arch 1 period he proposed. "Winter lasts a long time, and children need a break. Moreover, prices in the southern regions are lower during this period; this creates an opportunity to travel at a reasonable cost and get to know Russia," he said.