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25 June 2026

New issue of the Journal. 3, 2026

We are glad to inform you that the new issue of the Preschool Education Today Journal – 3, 2026 – was released.

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China urges parents to avoid 'digital babysitting'

26 May 2026

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China urges parents to avoid 'digital babysitting'

The China's Ministry of Education has encouraged parents to adopt child-rearing practices that emphasize companionship, play, sports and time in nature while avoiding so-called digital babysitting.

The Caucasus Forum outlined priorities for developing human capital and passing on traditions

30 April 2026

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The Caucasus Forum outlined priorities for developing human capital and passing on traditions

The 3rd Caucasus Investment Forum (CIF-2026) concluded in Mineralnye Vody, attracting a record number of participants and signing agreements worth approximately 400 billion rubles.

24 April 2026

130th Anniversary of Vygotsky: A film premiere at the Moscow International Film Festival prompts a rethink of the classic's legacy

In 2026, the Russian scientific and educational community will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the birth of Lev Vygotsky, a classic figure in Soviet psychology whose ideas continue to shape modern approaches to child ...

23 April 2026

Unity in diversity from the cradle: Strategies for preschool multilingual education discussed in Tatarstan

The international scientific and practical conference "Unity in Diversity: Modern Practices of Multilingual Ethnocultural Education" concluded in Kazan. Participants focused on the preschool level, as the most ...

17 April 2026

Kindness as a skill: Yuri Kuklachev's Program reaches the level of kindergartens and Artek

A new philosophy of parenting is gaining momentum in the Russian children's recreation and education system, where empathy, rather than discipline, is becoming the primary tool.

16 April 2026

The Year of Preschool Education: New horizons for kindergartens and educators

Analysis of the results of the Board of the Ministry of Education: What will change in working with the youngest children in 2026?

The first Russian Space Week: An educational impetus for preschool education

13 April 2026

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The first Russian Space Week: An educational impetus for preschool education

From April 6 to 12, 2026, the Russian Federation held its first Space Week, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.

"Together – a Friendly Family": Experts find a balance between preserving native languages and acquiring Russian in kindergartens

3 April 2026

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"Together – a Friendly Family": Experts find a balance between preserving native languages and acquiring Russian in kindergartens

A roundtable discussion, "Ethnocultural Educational Projects in Kindergartens for the Benefit of the Country," was held at the Moscow International Education Fair (MIEF). The event was organized by the ...

MIEF and IPAPE: A Strategic Partnership for the Future of Preschool Education

3 April 2026

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MIEF and IPAPE: A Strategic Partnership for the Future of Preschool Education

The second day of the largest education forum, MIEF.EXPO-2026, was marked by a significant event that sets new vectors for the development of Russia's preschool education system: a signing ceremony for a cooperation ...

Self-regulation is more important than intelligence: key findings from the longitudinal project "Rastem Vmeste" presented at the MIEF

2 April 2026

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Self-regulation is more important than intelligence: key findings from the longitudinal project "Rastem Vmeste" presented at the MIEF

As part of the business program of the Moscow International Education Fair (MIEF), a lecture entitled "Modern Research in the Field of Childhood" was held, organized by the International Pedagogical Aca...

MIEF.EXPO-2026: When "Successful Success" Gives Way to a Balanced Life

1 April 2026

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MIEF.EXPO-2026: When "Successful Success" Gives Way to a Balanced Life

The Timiryazev Center hosted the grand opening of the Moscow International Education Fair—MMCO.EXPO-2026—with a somewhat unexpected format: experts discussed not "how to be effective," but "what to live and work for." Th...

31 March 2026

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New issue of the Journal. 2, 2026

We are glad to inform you that the new issue of the Preschool Education Today Journal – 2, 2026 – was released.

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The Institute of Native Languages and IPAPE join forces to develop preschool education

13 March 2026

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The Institute of Native Languages and IPAPE join forces to develop preschool education

A working meeting between the leadership of the Federal Institute of Native Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation and representatives of the International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education (IPAPE)...

The Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov launched the Year of Preschool Education

27 February 2026

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The Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov launched the Year of Preschool Education

The Year of Preschool Education has officially launched in Russia, with the Russian Ministry of Education designating it a priority for 2026. This was announced by the head of the ministry, Sergei Kravtsov, during a cere...

The Ministry of Education of Russia will develop a unified list of permitted toys for kindergartens

26 February 2026

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The Ministry of Education of Russia will develop a unified list of permitted toys for kindergartens

The Russian Ministry of Education announced the creation of a special list of games and toys that will be approved and recommended for use in kindergartens across the country. The initiative's main goal is to create a un...

Preschool education at the start of change: how 2026 will change children's lives in Russia

14 February 2026

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Preschool education at the start of change: how 2026 will change children's lives in Russia

The Russian Ministry of Education has declared 2026 the Year of Preschool Education—a large-scale initiative intended to become the starting point for systemic reforms in early childhood development. In an interview with...

Lomonosov Moscow State University and the UNESCO Chair are launching a new practical course for educators and psychologists

11 February 2026

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Lomonosov Moscow State University and the UNESCO Chair are launching a new practical course for educators and psychologists

Lomonosov Moscow State University and the UNESCO Chair on Early Childhood Education and Development announce the launch of a professional development program, "Practical Psychology of Learning and Development: Preschool...

10 February 2026

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New issue of the Journal. 1, 2026

We are glad to inform you that the new issue of the Preschool Education Today Journal – 1, 2026 – was released.

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6 February 2026

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Childhood Research in the Digital Age

Dear colleagues! We invite you to participate in the VI International Psychological Forum "Child in the Digital World," which will be held online on June 1-2, 2026.