An action plan to ensure a smooth transition from bilingual education to Estonian-language education in five Tartu educational institutions over four years has been prepared by the city's council.
First lady of Sirje Karis is stepping down from her role as director of Tartu City Museum (Tartu Linnamuuseum), regional daily Tartu Postimees reports.
Tartu plans to start the transition to schools teaching only in the Estonian language and away from Russian language teaching this autumn. Last year, the new coalition agreed on a four-year transition phase.