The authorities of Chechnya reported on new textbooks against the backdrop of their long-standing shortage.

This year, schools in Chechnya are set to receive textbooks in the Chechen language for grades 1-4, as well as textbooks in the Chechen language and literature for grades 5-9, authorities reported. The problem of a shortage of school textbooks has been relevant in the republic for over 20 years.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot", in December 2022, educators from Chechnya called for the content of Chechen language and literature textbooks to be updated. They pointed out, in particular, the lack of works by contemporary Chechen authors in the school curriculum and the black-and-white illustrations in Chechen language textbooks.

The Minister of Education and Science of Chechnya, Khozh-Baudi Daaev, held a working meeting with the co-author of Chechen language textbooks for grades 1-4, Ibrahim Soltakhano, and the director of the publishing house "Grozny Worker", Islam Gebaev. The participants discussed preparations for printing updated Chechen language textbooks for primary grades and new Chechen language and literature textbooks for grades 5-9. During the meeting, the appearance of the textbooks and updated illustrations for the sections were approved, as reported today by IA "Grozny-inform".

Updated textbooks for primary grades are expected to arrive in schools within the current year, the agency indicated.

New Chechen language and literature textbooks for grades 5-9 are also expected to arrive in schools this year, reported Khozh-Baudi Daaev, whose words were cited by IA "Chechnya Today".

By the beginning of the current academic year, about 190,000 textbooks on social studies, the history of Russia, and world history were purchased in Chechnya, reported the Ministry of Education and Science of Chechnya on its website on August 6.

It is worth noting that in March 2023, it became known that Chechen schoolchildren began studying their native language using new textbooks. The spelling rules were changed in them, and one of the tasks in preparing the materials was named as creating modern and colorful textbooks.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that residents of Chechnya have been complaining for over 20 years about the shortage of school textbooks, including materials on the Chechen language and literature, as well as the need to purchase them independently.

For instance, on December 19, 2025, one resident of the republic reported that her children were not issued Chechen language textbooks and a reader, although they received textbooks for other subjects for free. According to her, she also could not buy a Chechen language textbook.

On September 4, 2021, social media users complained about the need to buy Chechen language and literature textbooks themselves, while other books were provided in schools. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, in response to complaints about school fees, stated that the purchase of books is the responsibility of the authorities and parents should not have to pay for them.

On September 3, 2019, parents of schoolchildren reported a shortage of Chechen language and literature textbooks. One mother stated that her daughter was not issued Chechen language textbooks due to their shortage and the family had to search for them independently. Other parents also reported the need to buy materials on the Chechen language and literature.

On September 26, 2003, the Ministry of Education of Chechnya reported a shortage of school textbooks. Teachers then particularly pointed out the absence of Chechen language textbooks, which had not been reprinted since the beginning of the Second Chechen War. Often, parents of students had to buy textbooks at markets, and according to eyewitnesses, textbooks with school stamps, meaning they were the property of schools, were often sold there.