KBSU staff participated in the All-Russian Congress of Mathematics and Biology Teachers
From December 1 to 5, 2025, a series of important events dedicated to the development of mathematics and biology education in Russia took place in Moscow. Representatives of the KBSU, including Anzor Paritov, head of the Department of Biology, Geoecology, and Molecular-Genetic Foundations of Living Systems, and Associate Professors Zalina Bogotova and Diana Khashkhozheva, participated.
The first two days of the event took place at the All-Russian Congress of Mathematics and Biology Teachers at Lomonosov Moscow State University. The congress brought together over 5,000 specialists—from school teachers to leading scientists and university administrators from across the country. The format was highly engaging, including plenary sessions, roundtables, discussions, and presentations of new educational solutions.
The congress was opened by heads of key departments and Moscow State University. Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov, Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, and Rector of Moscow State University and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Sadovnichy delivered welcoming remarks and reports.
One of the notable initiatives announced at the congress was the idea of establishing a Biologist’s Day. Rector of Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy proposed celebrating it annually on May 15—the birthday of Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, a prominent Russian scientist, Nobel laureate, and Honorary Professor of Moscow State University. He stated that such a holiday could become a unifying event for the entire Russian biological community, similar to Mathematician’s Day, established following the results of the previous congress.
Valery Falkov presented the Comprehensive Plan for Improving the Quality of Mathematical and Natural Science Education through 2030. It includes 40 specific measures, ranging from updating the content of school and university courses to supporting teachers and developing infrastructure.
A report by Mikhail Kirpichnikov, dean of the Faculty of Biology at Moscow State University and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, attracted particular attention at the congress. He noted that today’s biology can no longer develop without deep integration with mathematics and artificial intelligence. According to him, breakthrough areas such as engineering and synthetic biology are becoming not just scientific disciplines, but the foundation for new technologies and products.
«The world’s first artificial virus has already been created with the help of AI,» the academician emphasized. «Lagging behind in these areas could pose a threat not only to science but also to national security.» Moreover, the economic potential of these areas is enormous: by 2030, their contribution to the global economy could reach up to $4 trillion per year.
On the second day of the congress, a meeting of the Council of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association for the major group of specialties «Biological Sciences» was held. Current educational policy issues were discussed, including how to maintain a unified educational space amid growing interdisciplinarity and regional specificity.
The third and fourth days of the conference were held at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI. Participants enjoyed tours of modern laboratories and insightful discussions. One of the central topics was the interdisciplinary integration of biology with engineering and related sciences. MEPhI rector Valery Shevchenko delivered a presentation on this topic.
For KBSU representatives, participation in the congress was an opportunity to discuss national trends, exchange experiences with colleagues, and learn about new approaches to teaching and research. The information gained will be used to further improve educational programs and research at the department, ensuring the training of modern, in-demand specialists in biology and related disciplines.