Classes are now more fun and interactive, thanks to reforms.

Preschool is important for development, including socialization.

Arts and activities targeted to childhood development have been introduced.

Teachers have been trained to interact more and lecture less.

New ways of thinking about preschool education involve parents.

After years of Russian only instruction, there is support for education of native languages and culture.

Nutrition is key for children’s development; basic information is taught to parents.

Bringing preschools to remote areas is a priority in Khanty-Mansiysk.

The region aims to have all preschoolers enrolled in class by 2015.

A more creative curriculum resulted from reforms.