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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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In 2025, Russian school teams successfully competed in 20 international subject Olympiads—both main and intermediate—exceeding last year's total in medal count.
"In 2025, Russian schoolchildren won 115 medals at 20 international Olympiads. They demonstrated strong results in disciplines crucial to achieving technological leadership—the national goal set by President Vladimir Putin. Compared to last year, the number of awards won and the number of competitions themselves increased. The news of each victory became a joyful and vibrant event, uniting our country. A huge thank you to our medalists, teachers, coaches, and parents! These awards are a symbol of your hard work, talent, and profound knowledge!" said Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The preparation of students and their participation in intellectual tournaments was organized with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal project "All the Best for Children" of the national project "Youth and Children."
"The impressive successes of our schoolchildren this year—the growing number of medals and the expansion of their participation in intellectual competitions—clearly demonstrate the improvement in the quality of Russian education across various subject areas and the result of systematic efforts to identify and support talented students. Our President, at an earlier meeting of the Council on Science and Education, emphasized the importance of increasing interest in mathematics and the natural sciences, and we are fulfilling this goal. The national project "Youth and Children" is a key tool in this work. It is important to note that the students' Olympiad victories are not only the result of the students' own efforts, but also the hard work of teachers and coaches, and the support of parents and loved ones," commented Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
Russian teams took part in all eight major competitions in general subjects. In these intellectual tournaments, students won a total of 44 medals: 33 gold, ten silver, and one bronze.
Schoolchildren represented Russia with dignity at the Open International Geography Olympiad (openGeo-2025), the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the 55th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO), and the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).
In parallel with their preparation for the main competitions, Russian schoolchildren participated in 12 intermediate (training) Olympiads. At these competitions, the students won 71 medals: 44 gold, 21 silver, and six bronze. The list of tournaments included the International Geography Olympiad (OLGENAS), the 16th International Mathematical Olympiad (Romanian Master of Mathematics), the 16th International Advanced Informatics Tournament (IATI), the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), the 59th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad for School Students, the First Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), the Abu Rayhan Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad (ARBIChO-2025), the 3rd International Science Physics Olympiad (ISPhO), the International Junior Geography Olympiad (IJGO-2025), the K. Satpayev International Chemistry Olympiad, the 29th International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO-2025) and the 41st China National Chemistry Olympiad mathematics (CMO-2025).
Russian school teams traditionally include winners and runners-up of the All-Russian School Olympiad. They are trained by experienced teachers from leading Russian universities. The list of participants and national coaches is approved by the Russian Ministry of Education. Before international tournaments, students undergo training and orientation sessions.
As a reminder, in 2024, Russian schoolchildren won 42 medals in eight major international subject Olympiads (31 gold, nine silver, and two bronze) and 61 medals in nine international training competitions (36 gold, 21 silver, and four bronze).
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