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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Digitalization is rapidly penetrating all sectors, so IT literacy skills and knowledge of information technology will be in demand everywhere. Such competencies have become not just an added advantage, but a prerequisite for a successful career in the 21st century. It's no coincidence that IT is at the peak of popularity in Moscow's pre-professional classes, he noted in his speech. blog Sergei Sobyanin.
"This academic year, IT classes were opened in 178 schools. Approximately 10,400 high school students are enrolled in these programs. This is 10 times more than at the project's launch in 2019. More than 90 percent of IT class graduates are admitted to technical universities, including Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, the Higher School of Economics, MEPhI, and others," the Moscow Mayor wrote.
The IT curriculum includes in-depth study of mathematics, computer science, and physics. Students master programming and big data, and learn to create 3D models and digital twins. They also gain insight into the most in-demand IT specialties in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Schools are equipped with special laboratories and testing areas for practical classes. They have everything you need: 3D printers, kits for assembling controlled robots, electrical circuits, and microprocessor devices.
A unique partnership program with colleges gives high school students the opportunity to obtain their first profession while still in school. The program focuses on "Computer Operator." Students also learn the fundamentals of system and network administration, acquiring practical skills that are in demand in the labor market.
Partnerships with 20 leading universities—from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology to the Higher School of Economics—open doors for students to university labs, where they conduct research and try their hand at real-world projects. High school students also attend lectures with experienced instructors and participate in master classes where they learn to write and test code, program microcontrollers, create 3D models, digital twins, and other IT products. They also attend scientific conferences to learn about the current trends in the IT industry.
A partnership program with IT industry representatives helps you gain first-hand experience—not from a textbook, but from the real lives of IT professionals—and understand how the profession works, test your skills, and, if not choose, then at least chart your career path.
The program includes training days at leading IT companies, including Sber and 1C. Experts introduce students to the work of developers, data analysts, and other relevant professionals.
Every year, students in IT classes develop thousands of projects: some experiment with machine learning, others design transportation models, and still others explore solutions in digital energy. They present their work at the "Engineers of the Future" scientific and practical conference, which covers over 22 areas. Winners and runners-up receive a bonus upon admission—additional points toward the Unified State Exam.
Last academic year, more than 4,300 IT students participated in the conference, presenting over 2,700 projects. These weren't just school assignments, but prototypes of real engineering and IT projects.
For example, Stanislav Kolpakov and Yegor Sorokin, students from School No. 2065, developed a technology for monitoring hospital patients using artificial intelligence. Using cameras installed in wards, the system records the activity of sedentary or bedridden patients and sends signals to medical staff. When developing the program, the students used existing object tracking technology. They adapted it for scanning people and made it usable with lower-end cameras, reducing the cost of implementation.
Elizaveta Avraamova and Olga Trofimova from School No. 1537 "Information Technologies" created a website—a math skills trainer for elementary school students and children with developmental delays. Solving equations, games, and tasks involving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction help develop memory, logical thinking, reasoning, and information analysis. A voice-over feature makes the site suitable for children with reading difficulties, and the ability to select task difficulty allows students to study the material based on their level of knowledge. The students note that the trainer is useful for people of all ages, as regular training can slow down age-related changes in brain function.
Vasilisa Smirnova, a student at School No. 460 named after twice Heroes of the Soviet Union A.A. Golovachev and S.F. Shutov, developed a chatbot to help users improve their digital security. The virtual chatbot can generate strong passwords, analyze file and website security, and check for passwords and email addresses in leaked databases.
"IT classes in Moscow are much more than just computer science lessons. They offer real-world practical training, personal projects, an advantage when applying to specialized universities, and ultimately, a full-fledged entry into the profession," concluded the Moscow Mayor.
Moscow schoolchildren are developing their own AI projects, says Sergei Sobyanin.
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