More than 36% of migrant children failed the Russian test in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      April 30, 2026 16:15 Society NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" - Maria Orlova In the Nizhny Novgorod region, 144 out of 393 migrant children did not pass the mandatory Russian language proficiency test. This became known during the government hour at the Legislative Assembly meeting, reports NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" correspondent. The Minister of Demography and Human Capital Development of the region, Igor Pantyukhin, reminded that from April 1, 2025, mandatory testing in the Russian language for foreign children entering schools has been introduced in Russia. According to him, there are 72 testing organizations operating in the region - at least one in each district. An appeals commission has been created, and "hotlines" are in operation for regulatory and legal support, as well as methodological assistance. "We do not leave those who did not pass the school threshold behind. For them, 70 additional Russian language training programs have been launched - on a free basis, funded by the municipal budget, and on a paid basis," the minister emphasized. He added that 46 children have already completed their training or are currently undergoing it. It was previously reported that in 2025, nearly 33,000 migrants received work permits in the Nizhny Novgorod region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+