Parents in Yekaterinburg, Russia, are expressing growing frustration over the constant changes in school communication platforms, with the latest shift to the “Max” app causing widespread discontent. This follows a recent transition to “Spherum,” which many families had only just become accustomed to.

The sudden decision to switch from “Spherum” to “Max” has left parents questioning the necessity and security of the new platform. Many feel overwhelmed by the repeated need to register and share personal data across various applications. Concerns about battery drain and potential privacy risks have also been raised.

Readers have shared their experiences and opinions on the matter. Some parents are considering abandoning school-related chats altogether, with one suggesting a return to traditional paper diaries. Others are contemplating purchasing separate phones specifically for school communication due to concerns about the “Max” app’s potential impact on their primary devices.

The inconvenience and unreliability of “Spherum” were also highlighted. Several parents reported that “Spherum” was difficult to use, prone to freezing and crashing, and ultimately abandoned in favor of other messaging apps. One parent shared that the kindergarten had mandated “Spherum,” but the staff continued using WhatsApp groups.

The ongoing changes have prompted calls for a return to simpler, more reliable communication methods, with some parents advocating for the use of Telegram or even the reinstatement of WhatsApp, which was previously banned in schools in Yekaterinburg.