Vientiane:Russia has donated educational materials to support Russian-language schools in Laos. The formal handover occurred on November 6 at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Vientiane. Russian Ambassador to Laos Sergey V. Seskii presented the materials to Sengsaden Bounlavong, director of the Ministry of Education and Sports' Department of International Cooperation.

According to Lao News Agency, the donation includes over $22,000 worth of Russian-language textbooks, workbooks, and writing practice materials. Additionally, classroom hardware such as digital projectors, screens, and whiteboards was provided.

The donated resources are set to benefit 14 schools across two provinces, where Russian is part of the curriculum. In Vientiane Capital, five primary schools and six secondary schools will receive support, while in Luang Prabang Province, three secondary schools, including a specialized boarding school for orphans, will benefit.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Seskii emphasized that education is a significant and growing aspect of bilateral relations, with academic exchanges continuing to enhance the diplomatic ties between Russia and Laos.