Russian-language schools to be closed in Azerbaijan

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Russian-language schools are being closed in Azerbaijan. Parents say that WhatsApp groups associated with schools have received appropriate notifications, Oxu. Az reports.

According to the publication, Russian-language schools will be closed in stages.

"The decision is aimed at strengthening the position of the Azerbaijani language as the main language of education and integrating all citizens into a single educational environment," the publication says.

It is planned that within three years Russian-speaking schools will switch to teaching in the Azerbaijani language, retraining courses for teachers will be organized.