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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Russian national teams consistently demonstrate high results in major international Olympiads in general education subjects. Over the past five years, schoolchildren have won 210 medals. The students' training and participation in intellectual competitions are organized as part of the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Ministry of Education.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov provided detailed information.
"Over the past five years, Russian schoolchildren have won 210 medals at major international Olympiads: 161 gold, 45 silver, and 4 bronze. Last year was a record-breaking number of awards for our students. I congratulate everyone on their outstanding achievements! As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized, we have created an entire system for selecting and working with talented students. The national project 'Youth and Children' makes a significant contribution to this through infrastructure improvements, Olympiads, and the development of supplementary education. I thank each medalist for giving the entire country these reasons for joy and pride, and I thank the parents, teachers, and mentors for their support, professionalism, and dedication," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
Students traditionally represent the country with dignity in competitions in mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, geography, astronomy, and the Junior Science Olympiad.
"Our students' success at prestigious international Olympiads is a natural result of their hard work and the professional support of their teachers. I am confident that our teams' achievements not only enhance the prestige of Russian education globally but also inspire a new generation of students to pursue a more in-depth study of various subjects. These students have an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and deep knowledge from their mentors. After all, our country boasts many talented teachers who impart modern and essential knowledge to children, inspire their interest in science, and shape a generation capable of building a successful future for our country," commented Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
The students received the greatest number of awards at major intellectual competitions in 2025. For example, they returned from the XXII International Junior Science Olympiad with nine medals.
Last year, schoolchildren won six medals each at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad, the 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad, and the Open International Geography Olympiad, and were also awarded five medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad.
In addition, the students brought home 4 medals each from the 36th International Biology Olympiad, the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad, and the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics.
It's worth noting that the schoolchildren consistently demonstrate strong results in the astronomy competition. Over the past four years, the young people have returned from the Olympiad with six gold medals.
The Russian national teams are coached and mentored by professors from leading Russian universities. Along with their training, the athletes hone their skills, compete in various mid-term Olympiads, and attend training camps and orientation sessions.
The composition of the national teams and coaching staff is approved by the Russian Ministry of Education. It traditionally includes the best participants in the All-Russian School Olympiad.
Winners of international school Olympiads receive cash prizes, grants, university admissions benefits, and state recognition. Russia has established federal awards (up to 1 million rubles) and additional regional payments (for example, up to 1.5 million rubles in Moscow), as well as guaranteed admission to universities without exams in the Olympiad's subject area.
Teams of Russian schoolchildren continue to prepare for participation in major international Olympiads in general education subjects, the first of which will be held in June in Moscow – the Open International Geography Olympiad.
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