Russia unveils bold plans: A bridge rebuild and the end of homework

Two major developments have emerged in Russia this week. In Vladivostok, officials have greenlit an ambitious plan to rebuild the Rudnev Bridge. Meanwhile, education authorities are exploring a radical shift in school policy—scrapping traditional homework due to rising concerns over AI-assisted cheating. The Vladivostok city administration has given the go-ahead for a full reconstruction of the Rudnev Bridge. The project will unfold in two stages, with the first phase due for completion in 2029 and the second in 2036. Plans include a new bridge structure alongside two large transport interchanges to ease traffic flow.

Separately, Russia’s federal education watchdog, Rosobrnadzor, has floated the idea of phasing out conventional homework. The proposal comes as AI tools grow more capable of solving maths problems and generating essays, making it harder to detect academic dishonesty. Local news outlet PrimaMedia reached out to teachers in the Primorsky Territory to gather their views on the potential change.

The bridge reconstruction will reshape Vladivostok’s infrastructure over the next decade. At the same time, the debate over AI’s role in education could lead to a significant shift in how students are assessed. Both initiatives reflect broader efforts to adapt to technological and urban challenges.