Uzbekistan's education system includes eleven years of compulsory education, encompassing primary (grades 1-4), secondary (grades 5-9), and upper secondary (grades 10-11) levels. Russian language instruction is a significant component within this system, although its status has evolved since Uzbekistan's independence. While Russian is not an official language, it remains widely used in urban areas, business, and science, and is taught alongside Uzbek and English in many schools from grade 1 through 11. Some schools offer instruction in both Russian and Uzbek. There are also specialized Russian-language schools. The demand for Russian language education remains high, reflecting its continued importance in Uzbek society. However, recent trends suggest a decline in the number of children attending Russian-language schools. Despite this, Russian continues to play a role in education, particularly in subjects like Russian language and literature. Specific details on the curriculum for grades 7-9 are not readily available, but Russian language instruction likely focuses on developing language proficiency across reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, similar to other language curricula.