Discussions surrounding the cancellation of the Unified State Exam (EGE) in Russia continue, although its scope is expanding. A bill proposing the replacement of the EGE with state exams in school subjects was previously rejected.

The State Duma is also considering abolishing the Main State Exam (OGE) to reduce psychological pressure on students. Yana Lantratova, First Deputy Chairman of the Education Committee, stated the need to reform the current certification system due to the problems it creates.

Oleg Smolin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, highlighted recent legislative changes. After secondary vocational education, only those who studied in a related field can enter a university without the EGE. An experiment has begun in three regions, including Moscow, where students will be selected for 10th grade based on OGE results.

A law restricting admission to paid study places in universities has also been passed, with the average EGE score of applicants being a criterion for allowing paid admission.