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All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" Prepares Talented Students for Careers in 70 Fields

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The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" is a unique opportunity for students to test their skills in over 70 fields, find like-minded individuals, attend educational forums, and join a community of true professionals. The Olympiad, supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, is part of the national project "Youth and Children" launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The project promotes the development of a patriotic, highly moral, and responsible generation, and ensures the country's sovereignty, competitiveness, and development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" is a competition that brings together the most talented students and promotes professionalism as a value.
  • The Olympiad is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and is part of the national project "Youth and Children" launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • Students from Russian universities studying in any field are eligible to apply, with participants completing practice-oriented tasks developed by leading universities in collaboration with the Olympiad's industrial partners.
  • The university's involvement in the Olympiad demonstrates its focus on results, with a strong emphasis on graduate employment.
  • In 2025/2026, the Olympiad will cover 70 subject areas, from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence.
  • The Olympiad's industry and academic tourism events will allow students to visit the sites of the organizing and co-organizing universities, manufacturing and industrial facilities, and research centers and laboratories.
  • Participants who complete the selection round tasks will have the opportunity to complete an internship and begin their professional career with leading Russian employers.
  • Project diploma holders will receive preferential treatment when applying for the next level of education, and medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.
  • The qualifying round will take place from November 14 to December 1, and finals by category will be held from February to April, with results announced in June.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.5 million students have been able to realize their potential, enroll in master's programs without additional challenges, find like-minded people, and build successful careers through the Olympiad.
  • In its ninth season, the Olympiad will cover a wide range of topics: from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence.
  • Participants in the Olympiad will be included in the national talent pool "I Am a Professional."
  • Registration for the Olympiad will last until November 11.
  • The Olympiad will cover 70 subject areas in the 2025/2026 academic year.

Sources:

  • Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
  • Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • "Youth and Children" national project
  • "I Am a Professional" presidential platform
  • Senezh Management Workshop
  • Contify.com
  • Multimedia Investments Ltd
  • MIL-OSI Publisher Translation

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