“The right measure. Absolutely all large universities have the opportunity to organize distance learning. All courses that are taught in person can be turned into classes where the teacher will offer not only lecture material, but also ask questions, apply other materials, ”said Chernyshov.

At the same time, the parliamentarian emphasized that the refusal from full-time studies in universities will not affect the quality of teaching.

“(The transition to distance learning. - RT ) absolutely does not affect the quality of training. It’s better than to be in a situation where the largest universities that accumulate contingents from all over the country spread infections and viruses, ”the deputy added.

He noted that it is necessary to develop this line of prevention, and drew attention to the importance of strengthening preventive measures in hostels.

“We need to go further and introduce urgent preventive measures in dormitories. A letter has been sent about this to the Minister. It is necessary that disinfection be carried out in hostels every day so that diseases do not spread there, ”concluded Chernyshov.

Earlier, the Ministry of Education and Science recommended switching to distance learning for students to avoid the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.