"I disagree with the gloomy assessment." The Belgorod governor, following the university's lead, denied distance learning to Belgorod State University students.

"Not everyone wants to return to a border town where the situation is unstable. Not everyone's parents allow them to go to school. No one guarantees we won't switch to distance learning after a week of in-person classes. And travel and housing costs a lot of money, especially for students." explained A student on the governor's page expressed concerns about in-person learning. Vyacheslav Gladkov.

Shortly before the new academic year, it was announced that lectures at Belgorod State University would be held remotely, while practical classes would be held in person. This didn't please all students, and those fearing for their lives asked Gladkov to reinstate fully remote learning. Previously, Belgorod State University management told students that full distance learning would not be possible because "The infrastructure and security system meet the necessary requirements, and an emergency action plan has been developed for students and faculty.".

"I disagree with your gloomy assessment; you're overdramatizing. I think the decision made by BelSU's leadership is justified. Of course, the situation may change, and we will make decisions based on the current situation. We are currently preparing for in-person learning not only at universities, but also in schools and kindergartens." — the governor of the region, where reports of shelling appear in the media daily, responded to the students. 

It is worth noting that parents of schoolchildren, on the contrary, demand to return They called the new form of in-person learning "a mockery" of fully in-person learning and the new form of part-time learning. This form of education will most likely be introduced for students studying at educational institutions within the 20-kilometer border zone.

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