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The outcomes of the Congress of Educators of the Knowledge Society were summarized during a lecture at ASU. The content and decisions of the Congress were also discussed at a lecture at Adyghe State University. 

The Congress took place in April at the National Center "Russia" as part of the "Youth and Children" national project. The region was represented by Saida Kuizheva, Rector of Maykop State Technological University and Doctor of Economics, as well as Zuriet Zhade, Head of Department at Adyghe State University and Doctor of Political Science, Professor.

The lecture at ASU brought together faculty members from the Adygea "Knowledge" Society, along with all those interested in advancing educational initiatives within the country and the region. Zuriet Zhade, Head of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law at ASU, addressed the audience. She highlighted that the Congress of Educators united over 300 delegates and guests from across the country, including public and government officials, representatives of state corporations, members of the scientific community, lecturers, and partners of the educational sector.

During the opening of the plenary session, Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Knowledge Society, read a welcoming letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Today, as we confront significant challenges, the current generation of educators bears enormous and vital responsibilities. Therefore, it is crucial that the Russian Society "Knowledge" continues to advance, focusing on the future, renewing its framework, and invigorating it with creative and innovative ideas. We must dedicate our efforts to promoting the outstanding achievements of Russian science, economics, culture, and education. Our goal is to ensure that your work, experience, dedication, and inspiration contribute to preserving our historical memory and fostering patriotic, spiritual, and moral education among our youth. I would like to sincerely thank all those for whom the educational mission has become their calling and purpose in life. Additionally, I especially acknowledge the contributions of participants and veterans of the special military operation to the development of the educational movement and mentorship.I wish success and new accomplishments to all delegates of the Congress.” 

Zuriet Zhade also shared with the meeting participants some of the achievements of the educational organization over the past five years. During this period, the Znanie Society has undergone a comprehensive transformation, establishing itself as one of the country's leading federal educational platforms and earning the trust of all segments of the population. Currently, 66% of Russians are familiar with the Society’s activities, and a majority—74%—trust it. Znanie’s projects inspire individuals and motivate them to take action. For example, following the Znanie.Pervye marathon dedicated to the Great Victory, 86% of attendees expressed a desire to learn more about their ancestors’ heroic deeds.

Over the past year, more than 1,000 educational events have been organized across the republic, engaging over 19,000 residents of Adygea—from schoolchildren to seniors. Thanks to the support of the Russian Society "Knowledge," residents of the republic had the opportunity to meet with TV presenter, practicing psychologist, and writer Sergei Tugushev, as well as Oleg Lebedev, an expert trainer at the Senezh Management Workshop.

Based on the 2025 results, Vladislav Krechetnikov, a student of the Republican Natural Sciences and Mathematics School, was honored as the top educator in Adygea. Additionally, Adyghe State University was recognized for its outstanding educational project.

"Lecturers from the Knowledge Society engage with schoolchildren, students, young professionals, government officials, and veterans of special operations to discuss vital and pertinent topics—namely, information security, financial literacy, the nation's economy and culture, and the significance of unity among Russia's diverse peoples. Since the beginning of 2026, approximately 300 educational lectures have been conducted, reaching over 10,000 residents of the republic," stated Galina Izmailova, Director of the Adygea Branch of the Russian Knowledge Society.

Background:

Znanie is the largest modern educational organization in the country, hosting hundreds of events for young people across Russia each year. It organizes thousands of speeches by prominent figures from the fields of culture, art, science, and history, as well as scientific competitions, contests, and quizzes. Additionally, Znanie produces films and supports lecturers in reaching wider audiences, helping their voices be heard across the nation.

Since its relaunch, the Znanie Society's community of lecturers has grown to over 30,000 members. They have delivered more than 180,000 lectures across 89 regions of the Russian Federation, creating approximately 8,100 hours of educational content on a diverse range of topics, including science, technology, space, culture and art, history, medicine, sports, and more. Live streams of Znanie's educational events, along with its educational video content, have accumulated over 2.3 billion views.

More information about the organization's activities is available on the website and on social media: VKontakte , Telegram .