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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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On December 3, Moscow's eleventh-graders wrote their final essay in Russian. Passing it is one of the requirements for admission to the state final assessment, including the Unified State Exam (USE). This was reported by the Moscow school's press service. Department of Education and Science.
"This academic year, more than 72,000 eleventh-graders took the final essay. To be admitted to the Unified State Exam, graduates must pass the final essay. Furthermore, essay results may be taken into account as an individual achievement when applying to universities. Results will be available on the mos.ru portal, through the Student Portfolio service in the Moscow Electronic School, or at the educational institution no later than December 17," the department's press service reported.
This year, the final essay process and evaluation criteria have not changed. Experts will evaluate the essay's independence, length, relevance to the stated topic, argumentation, composition, logic, writing quality, and grammar.
The topics for the final essay were drawn from a closed pool that was updated annually. Participants could choose one of six topics, articulated within three areas: "Spiritual and Moral Guidelines in Human Life," "Family, Society, and the Fatherland in Human Life," and "Nature and Culture in Human Life." For example, the students were asked to prepare an essay on how selfishness can be dangerous to love and what actions demonstrate spiritual maturity. The students also wrote essays on the most important aspects of family and events in Russian history in the 19th century that provoke reflection on the future.
Graduates who, for a valid reason, were unable to write the final essay by the main deadline or failed the exam, can take the exam on the reserve dates of February 4 and April 8, 2026. The results of the final essay are taken into account as an individual achievement for university admissions.
Starting in 2022, the Moscow Department of Education and Science will organize mock tests for students in the Unified State Exam format. The Center for Teaching Excellence also offers high-level training. Moscow schoolchildren can take online courses developed by the city's best teachers, which are available in the Moscow Electronic School library.
In the Moscow Electronic School's electronic diary, students can watch video analysis of Unified State Exam assignments, take self-checking tests, and access interactive applications through the "Exams" service. The service also includes tips on completing forms, videos with time management tips, and advice from psychologists on stress management and memory development.
More information about the state final certification in Moscow can be found on the official website. Regional Information Processing Center or by phone: 7 499 653-94-50.
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Conducting preparatory activities to ensure that schoolchildren successfully pass their final essays and state exams not only helps students achieve high results on tests, but also contributes to the development of children's talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future professions, and is consistent with the objectives of the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.
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