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Despite fighting, Kremlin shows 'normal' school year start

Janina Semenova
August 30, 2024

For pupils in some regions bordering Ukraine, the new school year means classes will be held remotely or in wartime conditions. But on Russian state TV, everything looks fine.

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DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova
Janina Semenova German journalist and editor with a special focus on Russia
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