In Russia education is compulsory between ages of 6 – 7 and 15 years. There are different types of secondary schools in the country. Most of them are state schools where education is free. But some parents want their children to attend private schools which aren’t free. Children have to attend school from Monday till Friday. In some schools they have to wear uniform. In others they are allowed to wear what they want. The discipline isn’t very strict. But if a pupil behaves badly the teacher can punish the child. Of course, the punishment isn’t severe. The teacher want their pupils to stay out of trouble and always do their best.