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Russia's Ministry of Education Plans Age-Based Smartphone Ban for Children in Schools and Public Spaces.

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The Russian Ministry of Education is actively discussing the introduction of an age-based ban on mobile phone usage, with officials aiming to restrict access "for a certain age" group within schools as well as public areas like parks or transport hubs where children are present.

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    The Ministry of Education in Russia is discussing the introduction of an age-based ban on smartphones for minors.
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    Officials have confirmed that this proposal involves restricting mobile phone usage by children up to a specific, yet undefined, age group.
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    Multiple news outlets reported these discussions occurring within hours during March 24th.
[Mar 24] Ministry of Education officials discussed the possibility and potential implementation restrictions on mobile phones for minors up to a certain age (Rtvi, Holod.media).
[Mar 24] The Ministry proposed introducing an 'age-based' censorship or restriction system specifically targeting smartphones in Russia.