In Ukraine there is an extensive network of educational institutions to ensure the educational needs of the Russian minority.

Thus, in 2008/2009 academic year in Ukraine there are 20 045 general educational establishments where 4 438 383 pupils study. Among them, there are 1 199 general education institutions with the Russian language of (403 719 pupils) and 1 628 - with the English and Russian language of instruction (368 594 pupils has the Russian language of instruction). There are also schools with three languages of instruction (English, Russian and Crimean Tatar; Ukrainian, Russian and Romanian; Ukrainian, Russian and Bulgarian; Ukrainian, Russian and Moldavian).

Moreover, the Russian language as a subject is studied by 1 292 518 pupils, 165 544 pupils study Russian optionally or in clubs.

The total number of pupils in general educational establishments with the Russian and Ukrainian language of instruction is 779 423 pupils.

Read more on http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/minorities/3_FCNMdocs/PDF_3rd_SR_Ukraine_en.pdf (pages 55-57).