The Federal Service for Supervision in Education Responds to Student Complaints About the Russian Language EGE Exam Questions
Concerns have emerged regarding a specific question in the literature section of the nationwide Unified State Exam (EGE), which began on June 1, following complaints from graduates and parents about the Russian language and literature EGE. A particular item in one of the exam papers—Question 2—has drawn widespread attention, with multiple examinees and experts questioning the wording of the task.
The agency stated that the relevant appeals have been forwarded to the Federal Institute for Educational Assessment, which is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the question, taking into account students’ responses.
Additionally, regarding the typographical error found in Question 4 of the Russian language EGE, where the word “позвала” (called out) sparked controversy, regulatory authorities provided clarification: this oversight was purely technical and will not have any substantial impact on students’ performance.
The question tests the ability to identify stress patterns in words. The exam paper clearly marked the stressed vowel in “позвала,” ensuring that candidates possess all necessary information required to answer correctly.
The Federal Service for Supervision in Education stated that during the nationwide centralized grading phase, staff will closely analyze student responses to controversial questions and collect statistical data. If an issue or flaw in the question is confirmed through verification, official measures will be taken to ensure fair scoring and protect the legitimate rights and interests of examinees.
It is reported that the main phase of the nationwide EGE for 11th-grade students in Russia commenced on June 1. On the first day of the 2026 EGE, four examinees were expelled from the examination hall for violating rules.
Previously, the Federal Service for Supervision in Education had revised entrance regulations, prohibiting invigilators from searching examinees. Students are now required to store their personal belongings before entering the exam room.
Earlier reports indicated that results from the nationwide exams fail to reflect candidates’ psychological suitability for future careers. Academician Gennady Onishenko of the Russian Academy of Sciences noted that previously, examiners could directly observe candidates’ logical thinking and on-the-spot reactions.
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