A video discusses the illegality of summer work practices at schools in Russia. The speaker argues that forcing students to participate in activities such as cleaning, painting, and other forms of labor without their consent and without it being part of the educational program is a violation of the law. According to Article 34 of the Federal Law on Education in Russia, students cannot be forced to engage in labor activities not provided for by the educational program without the simultaneous consent of the student, their parent, and the school.
The speaker also references Article 37 of the Russian Constitution, which prohibits forced labor. The speaker argues that school administrators often use threats and coercion to force students to participate in these activities, which is also against the law.
The speaker advises students who are forced to participate in these activities to record any threats or coercion from teachers or administrators, and to file a complaint with the Ministry of Education. The speaker also provides instructions on how to file a complaint electronically and what to include in the complaint.
The speaker argues that this practice is a remnant of Soviet-era policies and is often perpetuated by administrators who are trying to cut costs by using free student labor. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of knowing one's rights and defending them, and encourages students to share the video with their classmates to raise awareness about the issue.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. According to Article 34 of the Federal Law on Education in the Russian Federation, attracting students without their consent and teaching minors without the consent of their parents is prohibited.
2. Any labor activity of students in an educational institution that is not provided for by the educational program is prohibited.
3. The educational program is issued by the Ministry of Education, not by the school.
4. Students are not obliged to participate in summer work or other extracurricular activities that are not part of the educational program.
5. According to Article 37 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, forced labor is illegal.
6. The law prohibits the involvement of students in labor activities that are not part of the educational program, without the simultaneous consent of the student, their parents, and the school.
7. Students are obliged to receive a general secondary education, which includes completing 9 classes and receiving a certificate.
8. Students are obliged to fulfill the requirements of the school curriculum, which is issued by the Ministry of Education.
9. The school has the right to establish its own rules, such as the order of wearing a school uniform.
10. Students are responsible for taking care of school property.
11. The school is obliged to create comfortable learning conditions for students, including the purchase of new furniture and equipment.
12. The school is not allowed to distract students from classes, such as by telling them to go on duty in the canteen.
13. According to Article 4 of the Russian Federation, forced labor includes work that an employee is forced to perform under the threat of any punishment.
14. Students have the right to refuse to participate in labor activities that are not part of the educational program.
15. Any citizen of the Russian Federation, regardless of age, has the right to contact law enforcement agencies.
16. Students can file a complaint with the Ministry of Education if they are forced to participate in labor activities that are not part of the educational program.
17. The Ministry of Education has a plan to inspect schools and can receive bonuses for detecting violations of the law.
18. Any work must be voluntary and paid, and no institution has the right to involve students in free labor on a voluntary-compulsory basis.