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Nearly 20,000 technical clubs for schoolchildren and college students have opened in Moscow, according to Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
"Moscow is building a flexible education system where every child can successfully develop their personal interests through hobbies and, if desired, use them to build a successful career. Today, over 1.5 million schoolchildren and college students attend various clubs and sections. Nearly a quarter of them choose technical fields—over 370,000 students, a 15 percent increase over the past five years. In response to demand, the number of such sections is also growing—there are now nearly 20,000 of them in the city. Students interested in these fields present their projects at competitions, festivals, and engineering competitions. We create a consistent path for schoolchildren: from their first steps in a club, where they learn mechanics and physics and design rocket and aircraft models, to training in engineering and IT classes. In these classes, students can deepen their knowledge and even gain practical experience working with representatives of partner companies," said Anastasia Rakova.
She added that Moscow's schoolchildren learn to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. This practice-oriented model allows for the development of a talent pool that will ultimately determine Moscow's technological leadership.
In technical clubs, young Muscovites master the basics of mechanics, physics, and programming, and learn to design aircraft, rocket, and ship models. They also build unmanned aerial vehicles, work with design software and 3D printers, study schematics and drawings, solder, and use metalworking and carpentry tools.
Special attention is paid to the engineering program, which offers students access to over 3,300 sections. This number has grown by almost a quarter in the past year. Students assemble and program devices, work in teams, and present projects at competitions, festivals, and engineering competitions. For example, Vladimir Dorofeev, a student at the Moscow Palace of Pioneers, together with his mentor, Vladimir Sukhotsky, developed a low-cost prototype of an underwater robot for monitoring polluted water bodies. It dives to a depth of 15 meters, is controlled from a ground station, and is equipped with a full HD camera, sensors, and a compass. The device is designed to operate in environments hazardous to humans and can be used for local environmental research.
"Today, children's interests extend far beyond simply using technology. The current generation strives to understand computer games, program code, and create their own products. The concept of 'creation rather than use' is becoming the foundation of learning: students develop original content, design robots, and create apps that solve real-world problems," noted Mikhail Shlyakhtunov, head of the technology department at the Strogino Children's Art Center.
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One of the key principles in the development of technical education in Moscow is a multidisciplinary approach. Modern specialties combine information technology, engineering, and the natural sciences. The capital's clubs' programs also focus on developing "soft skills." By working on complex projects, children develop critical thinking, team communication, and the ability to find innovative solutions—qualities that will give them a competitive advantage in the future job market.
For many schoolchildren, technical clubs become the first step into a career. The skills and knowledge they gain here help them make informed choices about engineering and IT classes, where they continue working on real-world projects as part of the school curriculum. As Sergei Sobyanin previously reported, over 90 percent of engineering graduates enter universities.leading universities of the countryAmong them are the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, the National Research University Higher School of Economics, the National Research Nuclear University Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, and other prestigious educational institutions.
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Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Supplemental education activities contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
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