Lawyer Salnikov explained to Nizhny Novgorod residents the permissible actions during inspections at the Unified State Exam (USE).

      In Nizhny Novgorod, discussions are underway regarding the checks on graduates during exams, Dmitry Salnikov explained what actions are permissible by law. During the examination campaign in Nizhny Novgorod, the topic of rules for checking school students during the Unified State Exam (USE) has been raised again. The question concerns what control measures can be applied by the exam organizers. Lawyer Dmitry Salnikov explained the current norms of legislation. As the expert informed in a conversation with the portal "Open Nizhny," the procedure for inspection is strictly regulated by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and pertains exclusively to the powers of police officers. It is conducted only when a protocol is drawn up and in the mandatory presence of witnesses. Exam organizers and security personnel do not have the right to conduct a full inspection. Their actions are limited to the use of metal detectors and the suggestion to voluntarily surrender an item that triggered the alarm. The lawyer emphasized that any physical actions towards exam participants or their belongings are unacceptable. This includes demands to empty pockets, remove clothing, or open bags—such measures are not provided for by law. It is noted that in 2026, the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science and the Ministry of Education established corresponding restrictions in methodological recommendations. According to the expert's assessment, this is related to the need to eliminate systemic violations during the conduct of exams. Salnikov reminds of Articles 22 and 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which guarantee the inviolability of the individual and private life. In case of violations, citizens can contact the prosecutor's office or the children's rights commissioner in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The attitude towards control during exams in society remains ambiguous: some citizens support strict measures for the sake of the integrity of the USE, while others consider them excessive. However, as the lawyer noted, the legal boundaries remain clear: a metal detector is permissible, but physical intervention is prohibited. Let us remind you that two graduates were removed from the USE in the Nizhny Novgorod region. News Agency "NEWSROOM24" in VK Photo: generated with the help of AI.