Every year amount of Russian pupils reduces by million
Every year amount of pupils in Russia reduces approximately by 1 million people, informed deputy of minister of culture and education Vladimir Fridlyanov. If in 1999 there were 20 millions of pupils, in 2004 there were only 16 millions. This problem was discussed by government during meeting on social-economical development of regions. Now 12-14 people study in class, in several regions this figure is less.

Every year amount of pupils in Russia reduces approximately by 1 million people, informed deputy of minister of culture and education Vladimir Fridlyanov. If in 1999 there were 20 millions of pupils, in 2004 there were only 16 millions. This problem was discussed by government during meeting on social-economical development of regions. Now 12-14 people study in class, in several regions this figure is less.
By words of Fridlyanov, amount of graduates after 9 years of study will reduce by 40% in average and graduates after 10 years - more than by 40%.