Russian students face serious consequences, including expulsion and annulled results, for violating Unified State Exam (EGE) rules. These rules cover prohibited items, communication, unauthorized actions with materials, and disruptive behavior, extending to even unused cheat sheets or phones.

The most common reason for expulsion is the discovery of cheat sheets. Numerous students have been caught using unauthorized materials, including phones disguised as chocolate bars or hidden in clothing. Even unintentional possession of prohibited items, like a forgotten phone or calculator, can lead to removal from the exam.

Expulsion results in the annulment of exam results and prevents retaking the exam in the current year. Permitted items include pens, passports, water, chocolate, and necessary medication. Subject-specific materials like dictionaries, rulers, and calculators are also allowed, provided they meet specific criteria. Fines range from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles for graduates caught with cheat sheets, and 20,000 to 40,000 rubles for teachers-observers.

Students removed from the exam can appeal the decision. If they disagree with the violation report, they should refuse to sign it, write their disagreement, and request a copy. An appeal can be filed within two days with the regional conflict commission, through the school, or via the Government Services Portal, detailing the removal circumstances and reasons for disagreement.

If the conflict commission upholds the decision, students can further appeal to the court. Judicial practice indicates that removal decisions can be overturned in certain cases. The Unified State Exams continue until June 11, with remaining exams covering various subjects including social studies, physics, biology, geography, foreign languages, and computer science.