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Moscow to Boost Teachers' and Educators' Wages by Approximately 25 Percent

Moscow's Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, unveils substantial teacher salary boosts, ranging from 22-24%, effective from September 1st. According to him, a substantial sum of 56 billion rubles has been designated for this salary enhancement plan.

Moscow plans to boost teachers' and educators' wages by nearly a quarter
Moscow plans to boost teachers' and educators' wages by nearly a quarter

Moscow to Boost Teachers' and Educators' Wages by Approximately 25 Percent

In a landmark decision, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has announced a substantial salary increase for teachers, kindergarten teachers, and vocational training instructors, effective September 1st, 2025. The announcement was made during a city pedagogical council meeting, in response to current inflation and price increases.

The news was first reported by the Telegram channel "Novy Day - Headline". RIA "Novy Day" published the article in 2025, revealing that an additional 56 billion rubles has been allocated for this purpose.

Sobyanin stated that the wage levels will be ahead of presidential decrees, aiming to provide a much-needed boost to the city's educators. In 2023, the average teacher's salary in Moscow was around 144,000 rubles. However, specific information about the average salary increase for each category of educator from September 1, 2025, was not available in the provided search results.

The salary increase is expected to range from 22-24%, offering a significant improvement in the remuneration of Moscow's educators. This move is likely to have a positive impact on the city's education sector, attracting and retaining talented individuals in the field.

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