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On February 28, Russia celebrates Arctic Day, which aims to highlight the importance of exploring this rich but remote region and preserving its unique natural environment.

Rosneft makes a significant contribution to research in the Far North. Since 2012, the Company has been conducting the largest comprehensive Arctic exploration program since Soviet times. During this time, 64 expeditions have been organized in collaboration with key scientific institutes across the country.

Unprecedented expeditions explore the waters of the northern seas, the seabed, the coastal zone, glaciers and icebergs, and animal bioindicators. This work has yielded a vast array of scientific data, expanding our understanding of the polar regions and providing practical applications for their further development. The research results are also published in the Company's environmental atlases, accessible to scientists, experts, students from specialized universities, and the general public interested in the development of the Russian North.

In 2024, Rosneft began a new four-year biodiversity research cycle as part of its corporate Arctic ecosystem conservation program, dubbed "Tamura." The goal is to update information on the state of the region's key flora and fauna, including bioindicators. The program has already conducted 10 expeditions to study polar bears, wild reindeer, and valuable bird and fish species in the northern Krasnoyarsk Krai.

In 2025, the Company summarized the results of a joint environmental project with Innopraktika in the White Sea. The project participants retraced the route of the 1922-1926 expeditions of renowned Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, who detailed the flora and fauna of the White Sea. Scientists analyzed secular changes in the region's marine ecosystems using Deryugin's methods and modern technologies, and assessed the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the Arctic ecology. The specialists concluded that the White Sea ecosystem remains stable. However, research revealed insufficient knowledge of the fauna of the Arctic seas: up to 30% of species retain an uncertain taxonomic status, meaning their place in biological classification is unclear, and significant work remains to be done to revise the fauna of the Arctic seas. At the same time, the specialists managed to describe species new to science.

In the area of innovative solutions, the Company, together with Innopraktika, developed the microbial product "Oceanida" for the removal of hydrocarbon pollution from northern seas. In 2025, the product received a positive conclusion from the state environmental review. The expert commission determined that the innovation complies with environmental protection requirements.

Rosneft is engaged in educational activities. In 2025, the Company, in collaboration with the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika, launched an online course of popular science lectures, "Arctic Wanderer: Polar Bear," and in 2023, "Flight Above the Ice: Seabirds of the Russian Arctic." The popular science lecture course, "Flight Above the Ice: Seabirds of the Russian Arctic," won the international Edtek Award. The courses are available to everyone on the Lectorium educational platform.

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On March 2, Russia celebrated Mentor Day for the first time – a professional holiday established by a Decree of the President of Russia to promote and develop the institution of mentoring.

The mentoring system at Rosneft is a key element in the transfer and development of accumulated professional knowledge and skills from more experienced employees to new workers and young specialists.

The corporate mentoring institute includes working with young professionals and workers, developing competencies and supporting mentors, and mentors' participation in corporate, industry, and international competitions and professional excellence championships.

Rosneft's mentoring system spans over 100 subsidiaries. In 2025, the number of mentors exceeded 13,800, and the number of mentees exceeded 15,500.

To enhance the prestige of the mentoring role and identify the most effective practices in this area, the Company holds an annual "Best Mentor" competition. Based on its results, the best mentors and companies—leaders in the integrated mentoring effectiveness rating—are identified. More than 3,000 people annually improve and hone their skills through these events.

Rosneft's masters have achieved numerous victories and prizes in national competitions, including "Best Mentoring Practices" and "Breakthrough Technologies for Improving Labor Productivity," as well as their regional stages.

Mentor Sergei Skopich from Orenburgneft played a vital role in the development of one of the company's best welders, Roman Korobkin. His mentor helped him develop his skills, supported him, and gave him a head start in life. Roman's achievements include winning the All-Russian Professional Skills Competition in St. Petersburg and winning the Arc Cup World Welding Championship in China as part of the Russian national team.

In 2025, Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz engineer Anatoly Shesternin was awarded the state distinction "For Mentoring." All of Shesternin's protégés traditionally take first place in scientific and technical conferences and continue to grow in their profession. In 2025, company specialist Elena Petrova was also inducted into the Case-IN International Engineering Championship Hall of Fame for her achievements in supporting young professionals.

Anna Sedletskaya, an engineer at RN-Proektrovaniye Dobycha, won the corporate "Best Mentor 2025" competition. Under her guidance, young specialist Daria Griva took first place at the Interregional Scientific and Technical Conference (ISTC), and last year, she received a bronze medal at the ISTC for developing a strategy for supplying refrigerants to an LNG plant.

During his years at the Angarsk Petrochemical Company, Dmitry Kuzmin implemented approximately 10 rationalization proposals. He is also an active mentor, and thanks to his work, the authors of approximately 30 scientific papers have won awards at conferences at various levels. One of Kuzmin's mentees won the All-Russian "Engineer of the Year" competition in the "Engineering Art of the Young" category.

Elena Mitrishkina has been working at the Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company for 40 years. More than 25 students have graduated from the "Mitrishkina School," many of whom have repeatedly won prizes in the corporate "Best in Profession" professional skills competition and continue to advance their careers. Following the company's stage of the competition, Elena Mitrishkina was recognized as the "Best Mentor of Young Professionals."

Leonid Akimov, a mechanic at the Angarsk Polymer Plant, has been with the company for 45 years. Over the years, he has mentored seven highly qualified specialists, who now work in various departments. For his contribution to employee development, Leonid Viktorovich has been recognized as the best mentor, and his portrait is on the plant's Honor Roll.

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The 14th Rosneft Winter Sports Games concluded at the Sochi Olympic Park. Four days of intense competition brought together more than 500 athletes from 34 subsidiaries and the Company's headquarters.

The final hockey matches and the awards ceremony for the Games' winners took place at the Iceberg Ice Palace, the arena that brought the Russian Olympic team numerous gold medals in 2014. On behalf of the professional athletes participating in the Games, Rosneft was congratulated by Ivan Chubarov, driver of the Lada Sport Rosneft racing team.

"The Winter Games have once again proven that Rosneft is not just a professional oil team, but also a large sports family. Sport unites generations and regions, and we will continue these traditions," the Games' organizing committee noted.

This year, participants competed in three disciplines: cross-country skiing, biathlon, and hockey. The hockey tournament was a record-breaking affair, with over 100 matches, and 33 teams vying for the Super League and Major League crowns. After a shootout, Ufaorgsintez emerged victorious in the Super League, while ROSPAN secured a shutout victory in the Major League.

The cross-country skiing competitions took place at another Olympic venue, the Laura Stadium, located at an altitude of 1,500 meters. Athletes had to cover distances of 10 km (men's) and 5 km (women's), with an elevation difference of 64 meters. The competition culminated in a mixed relay, in which the teams demonstrated tactical coordination. Samaraneftegaz athletes won the team competition.

Bioathletes also competed at the Laura Stadium, covering a 3.75-kilometer course with two shooting ranges. A unique feature of the tournament was the use of their own rifles (Alex C1 and Pioneer models). For the first time at the Rosneft Games, shooting was conducted not only from the prone position but also from the standing position, which requires exceptional endurance and skill. Yugansneftegaz athletes won the team competition.

Sport is an integral part of Rosneft's social policy. The company implements comprehensive programs to support employee health and active leisure, hosting summer and winter Spartakiads, as well as tournaments in various sports. The Winter Sports Games are a key event demonstrating the company's commitment to the values of a healthy lifestyle and teamwork.

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International Polar Bear Day is celebrated annually on February 27. The date was established to draw attention to the conservation of the planet's largest land predator.

Conserving the polar bear population is a key focus of Rosneft's environmental program. Polar bears are a key bioindicator species, providing valuable insight into the health of Arctic ecosystems. Furthermore, polar bears enjoy special conservation status and are included in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation and the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

In collaboration with leading Russian scientists, the Company has been conducting polar bear research expeditions since 2014. During this time, the Company has organized 10 scientific expeditions. In 2024, Rosneft began a new four-year cycle of polar bear research as part of the corporate Tamura program for preserving the biodiversity of Arctic ecosystems.

In 2024, scientists conducted a polar bear census during the ice-free period on the northwestern coast of Taimyr and the islands of the Kara Sea. A total of 50 Arctic predators were recorded. For the first time in Russian practice, transmitters with satellite radio tags were attached to the males to monitor the animals' seasonal migration, their activity, and to study maternity dens and feeding areas. A total of 36 polar bears were tagged during Rosneft's expeditions.

In 2025, scientists conducted the first full-scale aerial census of the Kara subpopulation of polar bears. The specialists completed 25 flights, covering a total of nearly 24,000 kilometers. During the expeditions, they captured approximately 170,000 photographs, as well as 540,000 infrared images, which are currently being processed using artificial intelligence.

The results obtained help significantly expand and update information on the polar bear population in the Russian Arctic, including their migration routes and physical condition, and help develop conservation measures. The data is also used in the preparation of the Company's ecological atlases.

Rosneft is implementing a comprehensive program to support and protect polar bears living in the wild without their mothers' care. Thanks to this program, six orphaned polar bear cubs have been rescued in the Russian Arctic.

Since 2013, the Company has been caring for all polar bears in Russian zoos. Currently, the Company is the caretaker of 36 polar bears in 16 zoos across the country, providing their housing, feeding, veterinary care, and enclosure renovations. As part of the corporate polar bear care program, seven new enclosure complexes have been built at zoos, and existing enclosures are renovated and refurbished annually. In 2025, with the Company's support, three ice generators were purchased for the Perm and Leningrad Zoos, an X-ray detector for the Udmurtia Zoo, and an ultrasound veterinary diagnostic machine for the Leningrad Zoo, as well as enclosure renovations at four zoos. The Company also supported the development of special toys to increase the animals' physical activity.

The company is also involved in educational activities. For example, in 2025, Rosneft, together with the non-governmental development institute Innopraktika, launched an online course of popular science lectures, "Arctic Wanderer: Polar Bear." It is available to everyone on the educational platform "Lectorium." And with Rosneft's support, the Udmurtia Zoo organized a series of traveling lectures, "In the Footsteps of the Polar Bear."

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Polar Bear Facts:

1. The polar bear is the planet's largest land predator. Average weight is 350–450 kg, body length up to 2.5 m, but some individuals grow up to 3 m and weigh up to 800 kg!

2. Polar bear fur isn't actually white, but translucent. The hair is hollow inside, filled with air—this helps the animal retain heat better. The skin underneath the fur is black, and the bear's tongue is blue.

3. Newborn bear cubs are about the size of a guinea pig. The cubs stay with their mother for about two years, during which time they learn the skills necessary for survival in the Arctic.

4. Polar bears are among the most voracious zoo inhabitants. They can consume an average of 15 kg of food per day.

5. Polar bears live 20-30 years in the wild, and 30-35 years in zoos.

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Rosneft is expanding its driver benefits – Bashneft gas stations operating in 14 regions of Russia are now connected to the large-scale "Family Team" loyalty program.

To join the bonus program, simply download the Rosneft Gas Station mobile app and receive a virtual "Family Team" card, which can be used even without internet access.

Bonus points accrual depends on your membership level: the larger your fuel and related product purchases, the more points you earn on each purchase. These points can be used to pay for fuel and other items at gas stations. For your first purchase of 1,000 rubles or more, you'll receive welcome points. Members of the "Family Team" loyalty program regularly enjoy promotions on fuel and related products with increased points accrual, as well as sweepstakes and personalized offers.

The Rosneft Gas Station mobile app is informative, convenient, and intuitive to use, offering a number of advantages, including time savings and convenience for car owners. For example, the app allows you to pay for fuel online without leaving your car.

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The Company's retail network of gas stations under the Rosneft, Bashneft, and PTK brands is the largest in the Russian Federation in terms of geographic coverage and number of stations. It spans 62 regions of the country. The Company's network comprises approximately 3,000 stations. The Rosneft gas station brand is one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition and fuel quality.

The Bashneft network of gas stations comprises approximately 540 locations in 14 regions of Russia. Bashneft stations offer customers high-quality fuel, as well as a wide range of related products and additional services, including cafes and shops.

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Specialists from the Company's subsidiaries won the 25th All-Russian competition "Engineer of the Year – 2025" in the categories "Professional Engineers" and "Engineering Art of the Young".

Four RN-Vankor specialists received awards at the competition. Ivan Brikman won in the "Professional Engineers" category. Ivan's research focuses on reducing energy consumption and improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes. He has published nine scientific papers and participated in over 20 scientific and technical conferences.

Technologist Alexander Chekhlov was recognized as a laureate, and engineers Mikhail Klochkov and Nikita Matsnev were awarded diplomas in the "Engineering Art of Young Professionals" category. The young specialists presented research on developing a pipeline survivability assessment method, optimizing energy efficiency schemes for remote gas production facilities, and examining the effect of temperature on the effectiveness of hydrochloric acid treatments in low-temperature dolomitized reservoirs.

The jury selected Alexandra Tolmacheva, an engineer at Orenburgneft, as the winner of the competition for participants under 30. Alexandra is a winner of a regional scientific and technical conference for young specialists and has developed several innovative projects aimed at improving pipeline reliability.

Pavel Klimkov, an employee of Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz, won the competition's prize in the "Young Engineering Art" category. Pavel is a multiple winner and laureate of scientific and technical conferences, and as part of his company's team, he won the International Case-in Engineering Championship three times.

Dmitry Dmitriev, an engineering specialist at Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz, was awarded the title of "Professional Engineer of Russia." Under his leadership, projects are being implemented to improve the reliability of pipeline systems and solutions have been implemented to modernize the protection of in-field pipelines.

Rosneft is a leader in high-quality modernization and innovative change in the Russian oil and gas industry. The Company's efforts are focused on developing the industry's intellectual and technological potential, building on the strong foundation of the Russian oil and gas school. The Company creates conditions for maximum engagement in innovation, research, and project activities. Rosneft employees regularly participate in corporate scientific and technical conferences, as well as regional and national competitions.

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The "Engineer of the Year" competition is supported by the Government of the Russian Federation. Winners are awarded the title of Laureate and receive diplomas, commemorative medals, certificates, and the silver "Professional Engineer of Russia" badge.

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The 14th Rosneft Winter Sports Games have kicked off at the Sochi Olympic Park. From February 25 to 28, the world's top oil industry athletes from 34 Rosneft subsidiaries will compete in skiing, hockey, and biathlon at the legendary stadiums and tracks.

Sports development is one of the key areas of Rosneft's social policy. Every year, the Company hosts winter and summer sports games, bringing together thousands of athletes from across Russia. The competitions were first held in 2005 and have since become part of the Company's corporate culture.

The XIV Winter Games will open with hockey competitions, which will take place under the Iceberg Ice Palace—the same arena where Russian athletes won numerous gold medals in short track and figure skating in 2014. Hockey games will be held daily in three divisions—the Super League, the Major League, and the First League—with the final taking place on February 28. All matches of the hockey tournament can be watched online—links to the broadcasts can be found on Rosneft's official social media accounts.

The skiing and biathlon competitions will take place at an altitude of 1,500 meters – at the Laura complex, which also hosted the Russian Olympic team's triumph in 2014. The picturesque Psekhako Ridge, where Russian national teams typically hone their skills, will serve as the arena for Rosneft athletes for these days.

This year, biathlon has introduced a new feature: for the first time, shooting will be conducted not only from the prone position but also from the standing position, requiring exceptional endurance and skill from the athletes. The traditional men's and women's distances, as well as a relay, are available for cross-country skiing and biathlon.

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Rosneft finances the construction of ice arenas, sports complexes, and multifunctional sports facilities in the regions where it operates. The company also supports professional and amateur sports and conducts extensive work to promote a healthy lifestyle among both its employees and the general public in the regions where it operates.

Rosneft has a corporate sports and fitness movement called "Energy of Life," which encourages employees to participate in sports and compete in various disciplines. In 2025, nearly 134,000 Company employees regularly participated in sports. Over 96,000 employees participated in competitions in various sports.

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International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on February 21. The date was established by the UN to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and foster intercultural dialogue. Rosneft and its subsidiaries organized events aimed at preserving multilingualism and the cultural identity of the peoples of Russia.

Thematic events brought together oil workers, veterans of the industry, schoolchildren, residents of social institutions, and youth from the "Movement of the First." Poetry and prose were recited in over 20 languages, and quizzes and national games were held, celebrating Russia's unique identity and linguistic diversity.

Oil workers from Samotlorneftegaz and Tyumenneftegaz organized literary and patriotic events, reciting poems in the languages of the peoples of Russia, highlighting the cultural diversity of our country.

In Nizhnevartovsk, a poetry flash mob united representatives of various nationalities: at iconic locations around the city, including the legendary Samotlor oil field, poems by Mari, Bashkir, Tatar, and Chechen poets, as well as works by Khanty and Mansi, were recited. The oil workers were joined by activists from the "Movement of the First" and public organizations.

At Tyumenneftegaz and the Russkoye field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the immortal lines of Alexander Pushkin's "Winter Morning" were recited in Russian, Tatar, Bashkir, Chuvash, Udmurt, and Chechen, demonstrating how literary masterpieces transcend borders and unite peoples.

Rosneft places special emphasis on preserving indigenous languages. With the support of Sakhalinmorneftegaz-Shelf, the "Living Classics" literary competition was held in the village of Bulava in Khabarovsk Krai. The event featured readings in Ulchi, a rare language of the Amur peoples, with the participation of young representatives of the indigenous people of the Far East.

In Yamal, RN-Purneftegaz employees held a fascinating quiz for children from the boarding school in the ethnic village of Kharampur in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, immersing them in the traditions of northern peoples. In return, preschoolers prepared a musical composition for the oil workers, performed in the Nenets language. An educational quiz dedicated to the traditions and languages of the peoples inhabiting the Volga region was organized at the Syzran Oil Refinery.

Bashneft volunteers held interactive quizzes on Bashkir and Russian and created a video with greetings in languages spoken throughout Russia. Bashkir oil workers also organized a collection of books in national languages for children from social institutions they supervise and a book exchange program in their offices.

Orenburgneft organized a literary competition for young people.

Employees and veterans of the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery, together with volunteers from the "Movement of the First," organized a themed event at the sponsored orphanage No. 20 in the village of Khurba, Khabarovsk Krai. The volunteers taught the children about the unique cultures of the country's various ethnic groups, organized themed games with puzzles and riddles, and a musical relay race.

In the Irkutsk region, employees of Rosneft's Angarsk production site tested their erudition during the corporate intellectual tournament "The Greatest, Mightiest, and Dearest!" During the game-based competition, participants not only demonstrated their knowledge of spelling and punctuation rules but also delved into the history of the Russian language, its etymology, and tested their linguistic intuition.

Udmurtneft celebrated the occasion by holding its annual "Winter! Sports! Family!" festival for employees, their families, and residents of Udmurtia. The event included a friendship ski race, featuring elements of national costumes on the participants' clothing, and a flash mob of fans who prepared posters greeting the athletes in the languages of the peoples of Russia.

Preserving the national cultures of indigenous peoples and their traditional ways of life is a key focus of Rosneft's social policy. The company and its subsidiaries support initiatives to preserve traditional knowledge and culture in the regions where they operate, implementing projects to publish textbooks and dictionaries, and launching online courses and digital platforms for the study and popularization of the unique languages of Russia's peoples.

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As a result of effective geological exploration and revaluation of field resources, Orenburgneft (part of Rosneft's oil production complex) has increased its hydrocarbon reserves by over 13 million tonnes of oil equivalent by the end of 2025. Production replacement has reached nearly 160%.

Following the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells, Orenburgneft geologists discovered two new oil fields: Molodezhnoye within the Skvortsovsky subsoil block and Yuzhno-Veselovskoye within the Yasnogorsk block. Following a comprehensive interpretation of 3D seismic data, these license areas have been prepared for further exploration drilling. Their resource potential will contribute to the company's stable oil production in the long term.

Orenburgneft geologists also discovered nine new deposits within existing fields as a result of successful geological and technical activities as part of a program to search for overlooked deposits.

The company's resource base was also increased by a revaluation of reserves, taking into account the introduction of new technologies, clarification of the geological structure of deposits, further exploration of poorly studied areas, and the development of methods for commissioning new deposits.

The company is currently operating at 110 fields. During their development, horizontal and directional wells are drilled, which increases flow rates and oil recovery rates.

Improving the efficiency of reserve replacement is a key element of Rosneft's strategy. Orenburgneft annually ensures over 100% of its liquid hydrocarbon production is replaced through reserve growth.

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Orenburgneft, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, operates in the Orenburg, Samara, and Saratov regions. Cumulative oil production exceeds 470 million tons.

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Rosneft has confirmed its status as one of the country's most innovation-oriented companies, according to a report published by the AK news agency.

Technological leadership is a key element of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. The Company's innovation efforts are focused on the development and implementation of new technologies, products, and approaches to business process management.

AK Rating

The ranking methodology is based on two groups of indicators: quantitative (volume and dynamics of R&D expenditures, patent activity) and qualitative (presence of internal research units, partnerships with scientific organizations, regulatory framework for scientific activity). Research expenditures carry the maximum weight – 70% of the final score. Thus, the AK rating

As noted in the study, Rosneft is among Russian companies that invest the largest amounts in scientific research.

Leadership in innovation and research and development (R&D) is a key factor in Rosneft's development. The Company has an Innovative Development Program, which is focused on achieving its priority goals and addresses issues of efficiency, sustainable development, transparency, social responsibility, and innovation. As part of the Program's implementation, a portfolio of innovative projects is being developed. The development of each new technology is identified as a separate, targeted innovation project.

In 2024-2025, the Company received 151 patents for innovative inventions aimed at both optimizing production processes and protecting the environment. Rosneft scientists' unique developments enable the determination of all chemical elements in rock, including rare earth metals, as well as relative permeability, which increases the efficiency of extracting reserves from deposits with complex geological structures. The Company holds patents for the entire process chain for producing zero-sulfur Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) synthetic oil.

Rosneft’s portfolio currently contains 1,178 intellectual property objects that have undergone state registration.

Rosneft is the first Russian oil company to create and successfully develop a software suite covering all key oil and gas production processes. Its corporate software outperforms imported counterparts in speed, the range of tasks it can solve, the use of modern algorithms, and the ease of use of its interface.

Rosneft is widely using artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency. Echo Tools software, the first in Russia, uses artificial intelligence to calculate bottomhole pressure and select optimal well operating conditions. The company is taking geological data management to a whole new level by implementing large language models (LLM) to automate detailed core descriptions based on 16 parameters, which speeds up data analysis by five to seven times and reduces the likelihood of errors. RN-AKZT software automates the selection of the best materials and corrosion protection methods in oil pipeline design.

Rosneft is committed to digitalization across all areas of its operations. This emphasis on digital technologies enhances transparency, control, and decision-making speed across the entire production chain.

To develop the potential of future industry professionals, Rosneft annually holds a large-scale IT Marathon. In 2025, seven competitions were organized: information modeling competitions, an additive manufacturing and reverse engineering cup, a student hackathon, an academic tournament, and a geosteering league. The intellectual competition brought together over 900 participants from 71 cities, 80 companies, and 92 universities.

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The scientific and technological development rating of the largest Russian companies was prepared by the AK agency.

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