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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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There are over 100 eSports clubs in Moscow schools and supplementary education centers. The most popular games among young eSports athletes are Standoff, Dota 2, and Fortnite, according to the press service. Moscow Department of Education and Science.
"Esports appeared in Moscow schools and colleges in 2020. During this time, the number of new clubs and sections for this sport within supplementary education has increased fivefold. Nearly two thousand schoolchildren are participating," the department's press service reported.
In addition to supplementary education programs, the Moscow School Esports League is held annually in the capital. More than 30,000 young players have participated. The league is organized by the Moscow Center for Educational Practices (MCEP) of the Moscow Department of Education and Science, with the support of the Moscow Esports Federation.
"Esports disciplines aren't just games; they're training for strategic thinking, reaction time, teamwork, and the ability to act in challenging, critical situations. Esports is arousing interest among young Muscovites, and it's constantly growing: the number of participants in the Moscow School Esports League increases by an average of six percent annually," noted Maxim Zalilov, Head of Digital Sports Development at the Moscow School Esports Center.
The competition is held in three age categories: junior (for students in grades 5–8), senior (for students in grades 9–11), and also within the College League for students aged 16 and over.
More than 200 educational institutions, including 22 colleges, are participating in the league's seventh season. Schoolchildren and students compete in 12 different esports disciplines.
The "Victory Tournament" eSports competition has become a tradition for Moscow cadets and young army cadets in May. Dedicated to Victory Day, it features two eSports disciplines: Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2. Last year, more than four thousand young Muscovites participated in the tournament.
More than 370,000 young Muscovites attend technical clubs and sections.
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