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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Following the qualifying round of the ninth season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" (I Am a Professional), a competition organized by the Presidential Platform "Russia – Land of Opportunities," 3,637 students from St. Petersburg successfully completed the tasks and will continue their quest for victory in the finals. A total of 29,219 students from across the country reached the final round, including 574 from the Polytechnic University.
During the qualifying round, participants tested their knowledge in 70 areas. Each student could choose an unlimited number of subjects, regardless of their field of study.
The success of the St. Petersburg students proves that high-quality training and ambitious young people can be found in every community in our country. It's important to us that motivated participants, regardless of their place of study, have the opportunity to prove themselves and build a successful career. In the ninth season of the Olympiad, 3,637 students from 55 regional universities will discover a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. "I wish you success!" shared Andrey Betin, CEO of the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" Presidential Platform and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.
The final stage begins in February 2026. Diploma holders will receive preferential admission to master's, doctoral, and residency programs, while medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.
"859 students from St. Petersburg State University advanced to the final round. Students from ITMO National Research University (707) and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (574) also showed strong performance, with the most in-demand subjects in the region being Programming and Information Technology, Mathematics, and Jurisprudence," noted Valeria Kasamara, head of the All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional."
The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" is being implemented as part of the national project "Youth and Children" with the support of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track.
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