Improving students’ financial literacy: problem relevance and experience of the research-and-education center

The article is devoted to the issues of financial literacy of children and adolescents in the education system. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation in 2015 launched pilot educational programs on financial literacy in schools of five Russian regions. In 2016-2017, training - initially optional, and later in the framework of social studies lessons - covered all regions of the country. This means that developing the basics of financial literacy and the culture of economic thinking among schoolchildren is recognized by the authorities as a significant element of successful human adaptation to modern economic conditions. In this context, the purpose of the article is to substantiate the relevance of including activities to improve the students’ financial literacy in the educational process, including in the framework of additional education. The controversy on the impact of financial education on the level of financial knowledge and skills of students is presented...