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Russian Ministry of Education Supports Ban on Patting Down Graduates Before Unified State Exam
The Russian Ministry of Education has backed a ban on searching students before the 2026 Unified State Exam (EGE), a measure proposed by Rosobrnadzor to reduce psychological stress. Minister Sergey Kravtsov highlighted the importance of psychological comfort for exam performance. The ban means security and organizers cannot touch students or their belongings.