The Ministry of Education fined publishers 1.9 million UAH: textbooks not delivered on time

Publishers fined for late delivery

According to Главком: The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine fined 12 publishers for late delivery of textbooks to schools in 2025. The total amount of the fines is 1,896 million UAH. This decision was made as a result of delays in supplying educational materials, causing concern among educators and parents of students.

List of publishers that were fined

• TOB 'Abetka' - 15,063 UAH
• TOB 'Alaton Publishing' - 323,987 UAH
• ТзОВ 'Aston' - 142,505 UAH
• TOB 'Atlant Publishing' - 140 UAH
• MPP 'Bukrek' - 2,189 UAH
• TOB 'Genesis' - 684,832 UAH
• TOB 'Gymnasium' - 141,936 UAH
• TOB 'Methodika Publishing' - 528 UAH
• TOB 'Educational Book - Bohdan Publishing' - 7,202 UAH
• TOB 'UOVC 'ORION' - 561,157 UAH
• TOB 'Ranok Publishing' - 4,916 UAH
• TOB 'Educational Publishing Center 'Shkolar' - 12,455 UAH

The transition to a 12-year school education system in Ukraine will be implemented from September 1, 2027. As noted by Nadiya Kuzmychova,

"the transition to 12-year education is not a matter of discussion or political choice, but a direct requirement of current legislation"

. These events demonstrate the importance of timely delivery of educational materials to ensure quality education in Ukraine.

The fines imposed on publishers underline the seriousness of the problem with the supply of educational materials, which may affect preparations for the transition to the new education system. In this regard, it is important for publishers to take measures to improve logistics and fulfill contractual conditions. Timely delivery of textbooks is crucial for the stability of the educational process in Ukraine, especially in the context of planned changes in the education system.