Smolensk region among the leaders in the number of applications for participation in the Olympiad “I am a professional”

The results of registration for the X season of the All-Russian Olympiad of students “I am a professional” of the Presidential Platform “Russia is a country of opportunities” were summed up, which showed record results. The project was joined by more than 230 thousand students from all over the country, who submitted more than 990 thousand applications. This initiative is aimed at professional and personal development of Russian youth. Students from the Smolensk region showed high interest in the event: 1,592 people registered from the region, who submitted 6,823 applications for participation in various disciplines.

In the anniversary season, the Olympiad covers 68 areas, including engineering, technical, humanitarian, medical and socio-economic disciplines. Participants were able to choose profiles regardless of their major. Tasks are developed by experts from leading Russian universities together with representatives of partner companies, which allows students to solve real professional problems and better understand the requirements of the modern labor market.

The qualifying stage of the Olympiad will be held from 13 to 29 November 2026, where participants will perform practice-oriented tasks. The final stage is scheduled for February-April 2027, and the summing up of the season will take place in May-June 2027. Winners will be able to apply for cash bonuses, benefits for admission to a master’s, postgraduate or residency program, as well as internships in partner companies.

The All-Russian Student Olympiad “I am a Professional” is implemented within the framework of the federal project “Russia is a Land of Opportunities” of the national project “Youth and Children” with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.