Teachers should only accept flowers as a gift, Yevkurov says

The head of Ingushetia, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, has forbidden teachers of the republic from accepting gifts at their students' graduation. He pronounced that only flowers could be an expression of gratitude from parents and children. Yevkurov says that the United State Exams will be held without violations in the republic, while educational officials, principals and teachers found to be involved in illegal activity will immediately be dismissed.