“By the way, over 200 new schools were opened in our country on September 1, and this is also very important, despite the epidemiological situation,” said Kravtsov.
He noted that "the schools were built, repairs were carried out, and everything was generally completed on time, on schedule."
Earlier, Russian leader Vladimir Putin congratulated schoolchildren and students on Knowledge Day.
He noted that the Russian education system is returning to normal life after the pandemic, but some restrictions imposed by the coronavirus will remain and must be respected.