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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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On October 14, 2025, the fifth anniversary season of the "Do You Know? Teach It!" competition kicked off. The competition allows schoolchildren to establish themselves as future young scientists, showcase their talents as science communicators, and showcase their projects and ideas. Winners will receive exciting trips, modern technology, and additional points for applicants from one of the country's leading universities.
"'Do You Know? Teach Us!' is one of the key projects of the Decade of Science and Technology, announced by President Vladimir Putin. This year marks the launch of the fifth season. Over the past four seasons, schoolchildren have submitted over 10,000 videos. Thanks to 'Do You Know? Teach Us!', a community of young enthusiasts willing to share knowledge and inspire others to learn is growing. It also creates conditions for realizing each person's potential and developing their talents—a national goal set by our head of state," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The "Do You Know? Teach It!" science video competition has been bringing together schoolchildren aged 6 to 18 from across the country for five years now, giving them the opportunity to share their knowledge and explain complex topics in simple and engaging language.
Participants will create their own videos under the guidance of experienced mentors of their choice. The goal of the competition is to popularize scientific knowledge and encourage school students to use modern, high-tech tools and methods to bring their creative ideas to life. Participants must record a video between 1 and 3 minutes long, publish it on the website nauchi.nauka.rf, and wait for the results to be published on April 13, 2026.
This year, new partners have joined the competition, and finalists will receive not only prizes but also additional points toward admission to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). Videos must be submitted in one of the categories. The first stage of the competition—submissions—will run until March 1, 2026.
"The 'Do You Know? Teach It!' competition is shaping a new generation of science communicators. Inspired by their participation, many schoolchildren begin regularly watching popular science videos and creating their own content. The students' genuine engagement provides additional impetus for the popularization of modern science, and for some, it even helps them choose their future profession. During the Decade of Science and Technology, we emphasize creativity and simplicity of presentation. Science shouldn't be boring, and the competition participants prove it," noted Sofia Malyavina, General Director of the National Priorities NGO.
Young researchers can submit their videos in 6 thematic categories:
"A Digital View of the Planet: Satellites and Drones" (nomination partner: Geoscan Group). To participate, you must record a video about how modern unmanned aerial vehicles and space satellites help us study the Earth.
"Smart Materials in Future Cities" (SIBUR). The nomination invites videos about new materials that make life more convenient, safer, and more environmentally friendly.
· "Engine Building" (JSC "United Engine Corporation"). Schoolchildren who choose to participate in this category will be required to record videos about aircraft engine building, highlighting how knowledge of school subjects such as mathematics and physics helps engineers in their work, as engineers, designers, and mechanics play a key role in aircraft creation.
"Device of the Future: From Concept to Design" (All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First"). Participants in the nomination must invent their own gadget from the future and, in a video, describe its operating principle in detail and provide a scientific justification.
"Science, History, Man" (Eksmo-AST Publishing Group). The nomination covers the development of science throughout human history, brilliant scientists, and great discoveries that have influenced culture and society.
"An Instructional Guide to Artificial Intelligence That Anyone Can Understand" (Avito). To participate in this category, you must record a video explaining a term or concept related to "Artificial Intelligence."
RUDN University and the Vyzov Foundation are partners in the "Best Mentor" and "Best School" special categories. The winners will be those whose students submit the most videos. The third special category, traditionally "Marathon of Regions," will be awarded to the five regions that have the most children participating in the competition and actively support the information campaign.
All submitted videos will initially be evaluated by a panel of experts, who will check all submissions for compliance with the competition rules and the selected category, assessing their scientific merit and creativity. This will ultimately result in a shortlist of 162 semifinalists: 27 participants in each category.
A jury will select the winners based on four criteria: mastery of the topic and its presentation, originality of concept, visual quality and editing, and presentation. The jury will include scientists, business representatives, and creators of popular science content.
Prizes in each of the five nominations will be awarded in age categories: elementary, middle, and high school. Thus, 18 winners in thematic nominations across three age categories will be selected from among 54 finalists, as well as the titles of "Best Mentor," "Best School," and "Best Region." All winners, including the best mentor and representatives of the best school, will be invited to the awards ceremony.
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