1.A college gives (present simple) general knowledge in academic subjects.
2.Specialized councils confer (present simple) candidate and doctoral degrees.
3.The system of education in Russia is going (pres cont) through a transitional period.
4.The state has funded (pres perfect) all secondary schools, institutes and universities.
5. Russians have always shown (pres perf) a great concern for education.
6. Sport became (past simple) an essential part of students' life and they did (past simple) any sport thye liked (past simple) .