Russia approves Arabic language curriculum for schools
New program reflects growing interest in Arabic studies as Moscow expands educational cooperation with United Arab Emirates
MOSCOW (MNTV) — Russia’s Ministry of Education has approved a new Arabic language curriculum for schools that will take effect on Sept. 1, 2026, Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov announced.
Kravtsov revealed the decision during a meeting focused on the activities of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Educational Center. The event was attended by UAE Education Minister Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri and UAE Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Ahmad Aljaber.
The introduction of the curriculum comes amid growing interest in Arabic language studies in Russia. Officials noted that a national Arabic-language Olympiad has been held annually for the past three years, reflecting increased demand for Arabic education.
As part of educational cooperation between Russia and the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Ministry of Education has also translated Russian folk tales, a book about Russia and works by Russian authors into Arabic and shared them with Emirati partners.
According to ministry data, about 4,000 Russian schoolchildren are currently studying Arabic.
Authorities have not yet announced whether Arabic will become a mandatory or elective subject, nor have they specified which regions of the country will be the first to implement the new curriculum.
Officials said the program is intended to expand language-learning opportunities and strengthen educational and cultural ties between Russia and Arabic-speaking countries.
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