Russian International School Dubai - in pictures

  • A surge of admissions since the start of this year surpassed expectations at the Russian International School in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    A surge of admissions since the start of this year surpassed expectations at the Russian International School in Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Many pupils were born in Dubai and have known each other since kindergarten
    Many pupils were born in Dubai and have known each other since kindergarten
  • Flags are displayed in a school with pupils drawn from 24 countries
    Flags are displayed in a school with pupils drawn from 24 countries
  • Sofia Savula, of grade 10, is from Ukraine and was born and raised in Dubai
    Sofia Savula, of grade 10, is from Ukraine and was born and raised in Dubai
  • Marina Khalikova, school principal, seeks to foster an atmosphere of tolerance and friendship
    Marina Khalikova, school principal, seeks to foster an atmosphere of tolerance and friendship
  • The school located in Dubai's Muhaisnah area was established in 1996
    The school located in Dubai's Muhaisnah area was established in 1996
  • Marina Cherkasova, a teacher from Mariupol, Ukraine, speaks of the tragedy of war and wants to foster an atmosphere of togetherness
    Marina Cherkasova, a teacher from Mariupol, Ukraine, speaks of the tragedy of war and wants to foster an atmosphere of togetherness
  • Pupils say nothing will alter their friendship with many ties dating back to kindergarten
    Pupils say nothing will alter their friendship with many ties dating back to kindergarten
  • Lizaveta Papova, of grade 10, is from Belarus and Amir Muhammad Fruzi, also of grade 10, is from Russia. They say the student community supports each other and communication is key
    Lizaveta Papova, of grade 10, is from Belarus and Amir Muhammad Fruzi, also of grade 10, is from Russia. They say the student community supports each other and communication is key
  • Vladimir Zolotopikh, of grade 10, is from Russia. He says nationality does not matter and relationships with people count
    Vladimir Zolotopikh, of grade 10, is from Russia. He says nationality does not matter and relationships with people count
  • Pupils have initiated international friendship, anti-bullying and tolerance days
    Pupils have initiated international friendship, anti-bullying and tolerance days
  • Art, culture, history and technology are given equal importance
    Art, culture, history and technology are given equal importance
  • A view inside the Russian International school in Dubai
    A view inside the Russian International school in Dubai
  • Students attend a physics class
    Students attend a physics class
  • The school follows the Russian federal curriculum
    The school follows the Russian federal curriculum
  • KG2 pupils at the school
    KG2 pupils at the school
  • Pupils limit their discussions about the war and its impact
    Pupils limit their discussions about the war and its impact
  • Pupils believe strong friendships and open dialogue can resolve conflict
    Pupils believe strong friendships and open dialogue can resolve conflict