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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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On March 1, 2026, the Open Mathematical Championship of Siberia was held in Novosibirsk. Novosibirsk State University served as the venue. The championship brought together over 250 participants aged 3 to 16. This year, children and parents from various Russian cities—Moscow, Krasnoobsk, Chekhov, Agninsky, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Blagoveshchensk, and Novosibirsk—came to NSU.
The competition was held according to the standards of international independent championships. All participants received NSU certificates for their portfolios.
Participants competed in four educational areas:
Mental arithmetic (5–17 years)
The mental arithmetic competition consisted of five disciplines: abacus, mental arithmetic, oral arithmetic in Russian, oral arithmetic in English, and a flashcard competition. Participants demonstrated their skills with a specialized abacus, the speed of written calculations, the ability to perceive numerical information by ear in two languages, and the ability to mentally calculate numbers appearing on a screen.
Creative Math by I❤️Maths (Ages 3–8)
In the Creative Mathematics category, the youngest participants—children aged 3 to 7—solved problems involving counting, logic, and spatial reasoning in a game format, allowing them to unlock their potential without feeling intimidated by the subject.
Nonverbal intelligence (Oxford
As part of the Oxford program
Singapore Math (7–13 years)
The Singapore Mathematics program has traditionally generated high interest. Compared to last year, the number of participants has increased. The methodology focuses on developing critical thinking and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, and is approximately two years ahead of the school curriculum. The most successful students annually receive the opportunity to represent Russia at international competitions in Singapore.
The Siberian Open Mathematical Championship was held at NSU for the umpteenth time, and each year we see not only new and interested participants but also many familiar faces. Many of our graduates are among the parents! They once sat in these classrooms as students, and now they bring their children here. Our graduates are our pride, and we are incredibly happy to see them again at NSU.
Our current students played an active role in the championship. They enthusiastically helped the young guests navigate the university, infused everyone with their energy, and demonstrated by example what it means to be part of the NSU family. It's incredibly rewarding for us to see how students engage in university life and help create that warm atmosphere.
And, of course, looking at the young participants, aged 3 to 16, solving mental arithmetic or Singapore math problems, I knew: this is our next generation! It's a great joy for the university to open its doors free of charge for such events. This is our investment in the future: so that even now, while solving their first serious problems in the classroom, children feel part of the larger academic world.
We sincerely hope that in a few years, both today's participants and the children of our graduates will tell their parents, "I want to study here too!" We look forward to seeing you at NSU again, this time as applicants. Thank you to the organizers and our wonderful student volunteers for this bridge between generations and for the high level of the championship! Holding such competitions within the university is essential so that children can experience the NSU atmosphere from an early age, experience the university environment, and consider our university as a place to pursue higher education," noted the Deputy Dean. Faculty of Economics of NSU Naimjon Ibragimov.
The significance of the championship
"We've been organizing championships for over 10 years and see how they become children's first step into the world of greater knowledge. These events help participants open up, believe in themselves, learn to cope with anxiety, and rejoice in a well-deserved victory when they receive the trophy and medal on the big stage," said Yulia, the championship's lead organizer.
The awards ceremony took place in Akademgorodok's Technopark and served as a spectacular finale to the championship. On the main stage, the young mathematicians received their well-deserved medals and trophies, along with the applause of their parents, teachers, and guests.
The organizer of the Open Mathematical Championship of Siberia was the center for additional education – the Ein school
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