Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Administrative oversight over the City of Narva and its municipal schools.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Political Position
The political stance is strongly critical of the administrative supervision carried out by the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM) over Narva schools, viewing it as overly frequent and unfairly targeting only municipal schools. The speaker questions the objectives of this oversight, referring to it as an "inquisition" that causes stress among teachers and could lead to their departure. This position is primarily aimed at criticizing the ministry's actions and attitude.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the history of previous scheduled inspections of Narva schools, specifically naming the years (2022, 2023, 2024) and the institutions involved. They are also fully aware of the details of the current monitoring process, knowing the composition of the inspection team (HTM and the Language Board [Keeleamet]), as well as its duration and methods (unannounced visits). They accurately point out that the state-owned Narva Vanalinna Basic School is missing from the list of schools being checked.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a sharp, accusatory, and concerned rhetorical style, utilizing powerful emotional analogies, such as labeling the oversight an "inquisition." They raise critical questions regarding the purpose and scope of the control measures and appeal directly to teachers' job satisfaction and stress levels. The style is confrontational rather than conciliatory, casting doubt on the ministry's attitude and conduct.
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Activity Patterns
The operational pattern is reactive, involving an immediate and public response (in the Riigikogu/Parliament) to the administrative supervision initiated by the Ministry of Education and Research. The speaker is actively engaged in monitoring and challenging the ministry's activities.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the Ministry of Education and Research and the minister, whose actions are criticized as unfair, excessive, and stressful for teachers. The criticism is procedural (why only municipal schools?) and also includes political speculation, linking the inspection to the assumption of office by Narva Mayor Katri Raik. The attacks are intense, highlighting the detrimental effect of the ministry's activities.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points out that Narva's Culture Department is in constant communication with the Ministry, which should imply cooperation. However, the Ministry's actions (specifically, its oversight) suggest, in the speaker's estimation, a lack of cooperation or outright disregard for it. There is no expression of openness to compromise; instead, aid and support are being demanded from the Ministry.
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Regional Focus
The focus is highly specific and regional, concentrating on the city of Narva and its municipal schools. The speaker acts as a champion for Narva’s local institutions and teachers against excessive control from the central government.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the transition to Estonian-language instruction in Narva, where the speaker defends the efforts of local teachers and emphasizes the need to maintain workplace stability. The speaker criticizes the ministry's actions, which are causing stress among teachers and jeopardizing staff retention, contrasting the ministry's rhetoric with actual assistance.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the organization and objectives of administrative supervision, rather than initiating or amending new legislative bills. The objective is to achieve clarity and accountability concerning existing administrative procedures and to critique the way they are being implemented.
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