Why do Russian teachers earn so little? Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev explains.
Photo: Alexander Astafev / Russian government press service / TASS / Scanpix / LETA Earlier today at a public forum, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was asked why young teachers in Dagestan earn salaries roughly five times lower than what police officers are paid (roughly 12,500 rubles, or $188, a month versus 50,000 rubles per month, or $750). Meduza summarizes how the prime minister responded, and shares the full text of his answer.