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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The final (interregional) stage of the 2026 All-Russian Professional Skills Championship "Professionals" has begun. Approximately 7,000 regional stage winners from across the country will participate. The competition will be held in 31 regions and at the sites of 14 partner companies.
"The 'Professionals' movement, which we are developing as part of the 'Youth and Children' national project, at the behest of President Vladimir Putin, gives young people the opportunity to demonstrate their professional skills and take the first steps toward building a successful career. Importantly, over 10,000 companies and enterprises support the 'Professionals' movement participants. They have already offered over 50,000 internships and job openings to competitors. I wish everyone healthy competition, excellent results, and for the mentors, more reasons to be happy and proud!" said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The final (interregional) stage of the Professionals championship in professional skills in 2026 will involve 268 competencies in the "main" category and 123 competencies in the "junior" category.
"The final (interregional) stage of the championship is crucial for the development of the secondary vocational education system. It provides an opportunity to compare the skill levels of the competitors and showcase best practices in training. The "Professionals" championship is a platform for teacher professional development and the exchange of experiences. This stage brings together the best of the best from each region. All the winners are here, and each competitor has already taken a confident step toward a successful career," said Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov.
The competition will run until April 30 at regional venues and until August 21 at the venues of 14 partner companies, including, as usual, Rostec State Corporation, Roscosmos State Corporation, Russian Railways, Deria Graphics, Kolyma Shipping Company, Lukoil-Western Siberia, and others. Most of these companies are combining the championship events with corporate competitions for company specialists. This provides additional impetus for the development of professional skills among students—future company employees—and promotes better integration between the education and business systems.
"Traditionally, the final (interregional) stage events will be held at federal vocational education technology parks, which serve as flagships of the secondary vocational education system. The Kaluga technology park will host 10 competencies, while the Nizhny Novgorod park will host four. These venues integrate best practices in training, ensuring companies' direct involvement in training specialists and a genuine interest in each talented student. Together with the regions and leading Russian industry leaders, we are creating a space where young professionals can not only make a name for themselves but also confidently launch into their careers," noted Sergei Kozhevnikov, Rector of the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.
The "Professionals" movement aims to support talented youth, strengthen human resources, and ensure Russia's technological leadership. It was organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.
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