The Russian School of Abu Dhabi – in pictures

  • The school is housed in a new red-brick building. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The school is housed in a new red-brick building. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • A pupils draws the Russian national flag in art class.
    A pupils draws the Russian national flag in art class.
  • Olesia Popenkova, the school's principal, said teachers from the parent school in Russia have been relocated to Abu Dhabi.
    Olesia Popenkova, the school's principal, said teachers from the parent school in Russia have been relocated to Abu Dhabi.
  • The Russian School of Abu Dhabi is operated by The Primakov school, near Moscow.
    The Russian School of Abu Dhabi is operated by The Primakov school, near Moscow.
  • The Russian School of Abu Dhabi opened with about 50 pupils this term and is continuing to enrol.
    The Russian School of Abu Dhabi opened with about 50 pupils this term and is continuing to enrol.
  • It has capacity for 500 pupils and the main language used for teaching will be Russian.
    It has capacity for 500 pupils and the main language used for teaching will be Russian.
  • The library of the new Russian School of Abu Dhabi.
    The library of the new Russian School of Abu Dhabi.
  • There is a 50 per cent in school fees for the current academic year.
    There is a 50 per cent in school fees for the current academic year.
  • The Russian educational system lays great emphasis on academic results and fundamentals as well as discipline, Ms Popenkova said.
    The Russian educational system lays great emphasis on academic results and fundamentals as well as discipline, Ms Popenkova said.
  • The school has opened its doors for pupils in pre-kindergarten to grade five.
    The school has opened its doors for pupils in pre-kindergarten to grade five.
  • The outdoor playground at the new Russian School of Abu Dhabi.
    The outdoor playground at the new Russian School of Abu Dhabi.