Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Registration of students for participation in the 9th season of the All-Russian Student Olympiad is ongoing. "I am a professional"— draft presidential platform "Russia is a land of opportunity"This is a unique opportunity to test your skills in any of over 70 fields, find a team of like-minded individuals, attend educational forums, and join a community of true professionals. And if you win, you'll receive a large cash prize and the opportunity to enroll in a master's program without taking entrance exams.
The All-Russian Student Olympiad "I Am a Professional" brings together the most talented students and promotes professionalism as a value. The Olympiad is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. It is part of the national project "Youth and Children," launched by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The project promotes the development of a patriotic, highly moral, and responsible generation, and ensures the country's sovereignty, competitiveness, and development.
Students from Russian universities studying in any field—medical, agricultural, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities—are eligible to apply. Participants will complete practice-oriented tasks developed by leading universities in collaboration with the Olympiad's industrial partners.
Registration will last for website until November 11.
The university's involvement in the Olympiad demonstrates its focus on results. The practice-oriented tasks meet the needs of the state and employers, which directly increases graduate employment. "Every tenth university in the country is already participating in the Olympiad," emphasized Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
In 2025/2026, "I Am a Professional" will cover 70 subject areas, from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is organizing the competition in the "Mechanical Engineering" track. The new season will feature industrial and academic tourism events. Students will be able to visit the sites of the organizing and co-organizing universities in various regions, as well as manufacturing and industrial facilities—civil aviation plants, nuclear power plants, and mining and processing plants—and also observe the work of research centers and laboratories.
Our instructors have prepared engaging tasks for students that will allow them to gain a fresh perspective on mechanical engineering and gain engaging experience solving real-world production cases. Last year, the undergraduate finals for our track were held at the Russian power engineering company Power Machines. Representatives from ten Russian universities gathered there. The students saw the impressive production facilities of our industrial partner and were impressed. I am confident that this year's final competition will also be top-notch! We invite everyone to join the community of professionals and register for the Olympiad," noted Vitaly Drobchik, Advisor to the SPbPU Rector's Office and organizer of the Olympiad at the Polytechnic University.
The project brings together young people who are strengthening Russia's technological leadership: they work for leading companies, develop their own initiatives, and engage in scientific research. In the ninth season, Olympiad participants will be included in the national talent pool "I am a Professional."
The "I Am a Professional" Olympiad is one of the first projects of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity." It's more than just a competition, it's a true social boost for young people: nearly one and a half million students were able to realize their potential, enroll in master's programs without additional challenges, find like-minded people, and build successful careers. We're especially proud that our participants don't just seize opportunities, but create them for others—they become mentors, develop social and educational projects, and contribute to the development of their home regions. In its ninth season, the Olympiad will cover a wide range of topics: from geography and design to nuclear physics and artificial intelligence. Participants will be included in the national "I Am a Professional" talent pool. "I am confident that the new season will be a career launchpad for students and help them become part of a large community of professionals," said Andrey Betin, CEO of the presidential platform "Russia – Land of Opportunity" and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop.
Participants who complete the selection round tasks will have the opportunity to complete an internship and begin their professional career with leading Russian employers. Project diploma holders will receive preferential treatment when applying for the next level of education, and medalists will receive cash bonuses of up to 300,000 rubles.
Registration will last until November 11th.official website of the OlympiadThe qualifying round will take place from November 14 to December 1. Finals by category will be held from February to April, and the results will be announced in June.
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