Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
2025-02-26
Political Position
The political position is highly critical of the Ministry of Education and Research's actions in Narva schools, particularly concerning the methods used to supervise the transition to Estonian-language instruction. This stance is outcome-based, focusing on the negative impact of the ministry's activities on teachers' job satisfaction and stress levels. The speaker suspects that the supervision is politically motivated and resembles an "inquisition," the goal of which is to find culprits rather than support educators.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits thorough knowledge of the history of administrative supervision of Narva schools, naming the specific inspection years (2022, 2023) and the schools that were audited. The expertise clearly focuses on educational administration, the transition to language instruction, and the activities of the Language Inspectorate (Keeleamet) at the local level. Furthermore, the composition of the supervisory body and the name of the state school that was not subject to inspection are also known.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and accusatory, employing emotional comparisons, such as likening the supervision to an "inquisition." The tone is concerned about the well-being of teachers and expresses indignation regarding the ministry's attitude. The speaker uses direct questions and contrasts the ministry's rhetoric with the actual efforts of the teachers.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates active participation in the Riigikogu information session, submitting detailed questions immediately following the ministry's administrative decision (oversight commenced on February 25th). This suggests a rapid response to the actions of the executive branch and regular communication with local authorities (the culture department).
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the Ministry of Education and Research and the minister, who are accused of conducting disproportionate and punitive inspections. The criticism is procedural (concerning why the state school was excluded) and political, referencing the linking of the inspection to the term of office of the Mayor of Narva. The speaker opposes the ministry’s rhetoric, which accuses teachers of inadequate work.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating exclusively on the educational institutions of the city of Narva and the local issues arising from the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The speaker highlights the specific situation of Narva's municipal schools and how they are differentiated from state schools.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is education and the implementation of language policy, emphasizing the need to protect the stability of teachers' work environment and prevent stress caused by constant oversight. The speaker opposes methods that could lead to teachers leaving and feeling redundant.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on monitoring the activities of the executive branch and questioning the goals and methods of administrative oversight (HTM and the Language Inspectorate). Specific legislative priorities or bills are not mentioned in the text; this constitutes oversight of policy implementation.
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