"The Russian Ministry of Education has banned the use of mobile phones in all schools since September 1, 2026. Children's violated this order will be punished. Schoolchildren are prohibited from using mobile phones during lessons, except in accidents with danger to life and health Students may use smartphones during recess in accordance in accordance with the rules established in each school Sanitation regulations already prohibit the use of smartphones starting in 2021 (Section 3.5.3 of SP 2.4.3648-20). An amendment to the Federal Law "On Education" banning smartphones for schoolchildren during lessons was adopted in 2023. "
