Moscow Universities See Record Admissions Competition Amid Wartime Quotas and Budget Cuts
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-08-14 01:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Culture & Entertainment, Defence, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Tax & Budget, Media, War & Conflict
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High school graduates will face higher competition for tuition-free university spots in Moscow this academic year, state media reported Thursday, as paid seats are being eliminated while military quotas expand.
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