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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The final stages of the "I Am a Professional" Olympiad, one of the largest student intellectual competitions in the country, took place at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. RUDN University co-organized the Olympiad with St. Petersburg State University.
This year, our university welcomed participants across several disciplines. Over 270 people competed in the Geography Olympiad, over 370 in the History Olympiad, and over 470 in the Linguistics and Literary Studies Olympiad.
What does participation in the competition give?
Olympiad winners will receive up to 100 points for admission to a master's program and up to 10 points for admission to a postgraduate program.
Students majoring in Geography can continue their studies in the RUDN University Master's program in Geodetic and Cadastral Technologies, Environmental Expertise and Sustainable Development, and Innovative Technologies in Oil and Gas Exploration. Historians can pursue programs in Russia in History and the Modern World and World History and Mass Communications. Linguists and literary scholars can choose from programs in Literary Studies, Russian Language and Intercultural Communication, Russian Language, and Language Teaching Methods.
"I'm a fan of the Olympiad movement; I've always found it interesting to solve all sorts of interesting problems. I'm confident in my abilities!" said Maxim Enkelman, a participant from HSE University.
"Even in my senior year, in the midst of writing my thesis, I believe it's worth finding the time, preparing, and attending the Olympiad. I believe that 'I Am a Professional' will be my stepping stone to a master's degree and a future career!" shared Valeria Shakina, a participant from Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.
Intellectual competition platform
According to a representative of St. Petersburg State University, the university and RUDN University have a long-standing partnership, and this Olympiad is proof of that.
"RUDN University has been a venue for intellectual competitions at the national and international level for several years now. We value the professionalism of our colleagues, their willingness to help, and their support for our common cause," noted Andrey Ivasko, Deputy Head of the Admissions Office and Head of the Career Guidance Department at St. Petersburg State University.
"I'm delighted that our university was once again chosen as the venue for the final stages. I'm sure these days were action-packed: in addition to the Olympiad, the students got to explore the campus and the university atmosphere," said Deniza Berezovskaya, Director of the RUDN University Center for Olympiad and Competitive Initiatives.
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