Azerbaijani Ministry of Science and Education Urges Caution Over Claims of Ending Russian-Language Education

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Azerbaijan has urged caution about spreading information about shutting down all Russian-language schools in the country, the Ministry of Science and Education stated, Orda.kz reports, citing APA.

The Ministry stated that when sharing such news, only official sources regarding decisions on the state's education policy should be referenced.

Earlier, reports surfaced that schools teaching in Russian might be phased out.

Oxu.Az has been named as a source. APA claims the Ministry has not shared any official information about the suspension of education in the Russian language.

Meanwhile, RIA Novosti writes that Azerbaijan has no intention of shutting down all Russian-language schools in the country, also citing a ministerial response:

“This is fake. When sharing such news, only official sources should be cited,” RIA Novosti writes, quoting the Ministry of Science and Education press service.

At the same time, Meduza believes that the information may stem from a satirical post.

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