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🗓On September 15-22, 2024, the III Open World Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO) will take place in the Federal Territory “Sirius”.
The Olympiad is based on the best astronomical traditions, which brought together world-renowned specialists in the subject.
The event aims to strengthen scientific and educational partnerships with other countries as well as to identify talent in astronomy.
👉 The age of the Olympiad participants must not exceed 18 years, while the minimum age threshold is not established.
Not only captivating tasks but an extensive cultural program comprising lectures, creative and educational workshops and excursions are awaiting the participants. The program is available on the Olympiad website.
❗️Registration lasts until August 10, 2024.
#OWAO2024
#Announcement
🗓On September 15-22, 2024, the III Open World Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO) will take place in the Federal Territory “Sirius”.
The Olympiad is based on the best astronomical traditions, which brought together world-renowned specialists in the subject.
The event aims to strengthen scientific and educational partnerships with other countries as well as to identify talent in astronomy.
👉 The age of the Olympiad participants must not exceed 18 years, while the minimum age threshold is not established.
Not only captivating tasks but an extensive cultural program comprising lectures, creative and educational workshops and excursions are awaiting the participants. The program is available on the Olympiad website.
❗️Registration lasts until August 10, 2024.
#OWAO2024
#Announcement
The registration for the Russian Language World Championship for Foreigners-2025 is now open.
The Championship is an international contest and educational event that brings together teams from around the world to showcase their Russian language skills, ability to defend their point of view, engage in discussions, solve logical problems, work as a team, and demonstrate creativity.
ℹ️ In order to participate, you must form a team of 5 people of 16–22 years of age, with each member having at least an A2 level of Russian language proficiency. The team must also have a coach (aged 21 or older) who will guide and support the team throughout all stages of the competition.
Last year, the Russian Language World Championship for Foreigners brought together over 2’000 participants from all over the world, including countries like India, China, Greece, Vietnam and various Latin American nations. The final was held in "Tsarskoye Selo", with the team from Kazakhstan taking first place.
🌐 In 2025, teams will be grouped by geographic region: former Soviet countries, Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. The top ten teams that successfully complete the online stage will be invited to the final round in Moscow, Russia, to be held in December 2025. All the travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.
Registration is open until September 15, 2025. Participation is free of charge.
🔎Find out more about the Championship and register!
#Анонс
🗓С 15 по 22 сентября 2024 года на федеральной территории «Сириус» состоится III Международная астрономическая олимпиада (OWAO).
Oлимпиада собрала в себе лучшие астрономические традиции, а также объединила выдающихся предметных специалистов со всего мира.
Среди целей мероприятия — укрепление научного и образовательного партнёрства с другими странами, выявление талантов в области астрономии.
👉 Участниками Олимпиады могут стать дети до 18 лет (нижний возрастной порог не устанавливается). Участников ждут не только интересные задания, но и обширная культурная программа: лекции, мастер-классы и экскурсии. С актуальной программой можно ознакомиться на сайте Олимпиады.
❗️Регистрация продлится до 10 августа 2024 года.
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🆕Ассept the сhallenge: apply for the VYZOV Prize for Future Technologies
VYZOV Prize for Future Technologies is given for science-intensive developments and research that have significant potential to improve people's lives. Achievements to be acknowledged by this Prize are bound to shape the future and benefit various aspects of human life, such as health, communications, logistics, energy, etc.
The VYZOV Prize is awarded in five categories:
✔️FUTURE: for a scientific achievement that has influenced the dynamics of science and technology development (awarded to participants who have not reached the age of 35 at the time of application)
✔️ENGINEERING SOLUTION: for a significant invention or the creation of a new technology
✔️BREAKTHROUGH: for a scientific research that has solved an important scientific or technological problem
✔️DISCOVERY: for a significant discovery that has influenced the development of science and technology
✔️SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR: for outstanding cumulative personal contributions and changing the landscape of science and technology
Over three years, applications to the VYZOV Prize have nearly tripled: from 218 in 2023 to 632 in 2025. In total, more than 1,400 applications from 52 countries have been submitted across the Prize’s three seasons. The Scientific Committee includes leading scientists and science communicators.
💵The prize fund is 65 million rubles (≈ $835 000).
🖥 Applications for the VYZOV Prize are open until May 25. Details on the website vyzovprize.com.
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🗓 From August 31 to September 3, President of Russia Vladimir Putinwill pay a visit to the People's Republic of China at the invitation of President of the PRC Xi Jinping.
From August 31 to September 1, the President of Russia will be in the city of Tianjin to attend and address a Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The Summit will focus on the current state and future prospects of cooperation within the SCO, alongside key international and regional issues.
• On September 1, an SCO Plus format meeting will be held in Tianjin. The Leaders of the SCO member states will be joined by heads of observer states and the SCO's dialogue partners, as well as nations and international organisations invited by the Chinese government.
• On September 2, a trilateral meeting between the leaders of 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 China and 🇲🇳 Mongolia will be held in Beijing. During the meeting, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh will discuss priority areas of cooperation.
On the same day, top level talks are to be held in Beijing as part of the Russian President's official visit to the People's Republic of China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss ways to further strengthen and develop the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China, as well as practical collaboration between the two countries. Global and regional issues, as well as joint efforts within multilateral organisations will also be on the agenda.
• On September 3, Vladimir Putin will take part as a guest of honour in official events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II.
In addition, the President of Russia will hold a number of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders.
#Announcement
The registration for the Russian Language World Championship for Foreigners-2025 is now open.
The Championship is an international contest and educational event that brings together teams from around the world to showcase their Russian language skills, ability to defend their point of view, engage in discussions, solve logical problems, work as a team, and demonstrate creativity.
ℹ️ In order to participate, you must form a team of 5 people of 16–22 years of age, with each member having at least an A2 level of Russian language proficiency. The team must also have a coach (aged 21 or older) who will guide and support the team throughout all stages of the competition.
Last year, the Russian Language World Championship for Foreigners brought together over 2’000 participants from all over the world, including countries like India, China, Greece, Vietnam and various Latin American nations. The final was held in "Tsarskoye Selo", with the team from Kazakhstan taking first place.
🌐 In 2025, teams will be grouped by geographic region: former Soviet countries, Africa, Asia, America, and Europe. The top ten teams that successfully complete the online stage will be invited to the final round in Moscow, Russia, to be held in December 2025. All the travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.
Registration is open until September 15, 2025. Participation is free of charge.
🔎Find out more about the Championship and register!
#Announcement
🎙 On June 11, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues:
🕚 11.00 am MSK
🕘 9.00 am GMT
🕙 10.00 am CEST
🕓 4.00 pm CST (Beijing)
For accreditation inquiries, please contact the MFA Press Centre. Accredited journalists will receive details on the technical aspects of submitting questions.
The Russia's Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman will answer media questions received by the call centre.
❗️Accreditation is open until 9.30 am on June 10.
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♟ In July 2025, the first games for school students from SCO countries will take place in the Leningrad region, Russia.
We invite you to participate in the second selection stage, which will be held on March 1-3!
To participate online:
✔️ Download myChess app and register.
✔️ Go to “Communities” ➡️ “SCO Tournament”, and select your age category.
For additional information on the tournament and registration process, please, visit myChess website or find the Guide attached to this post.
We wish you good luck!
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📣 From April 28 to 30, 2025, the National Center RUSSIA will hold the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth".
Experts and leading economists from the whole world will discuss current issues on the global economic agenda and propose new solutions for the sustainable development of the world economy. The results of the work will be presented in the format of the Open Report for further work with the received theses.
During the discussions at the Open Dialogue at the National Center RUSSIA, experts will focus on four core tracks to answer the question "What is the basis of new platform for global growth?":
⚫️Investments in human capital
⚫️Investments in technology
⚫️Investments in environment
⚫️Investing in communication
✏️ Anyone interested is also invited to participate in forming proposals for discussion in the open dialogue format. It is necessary to submit the ideas on the topic of ensuring global economic growth in essay format by March 9, 2025.
🥇 The authors of the best essays on the above-mentioned topics will be shortlisted and invited to the National Center RUSSIA on April 28-30, 2025, to participate in the in-person stage of the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth".
📎Learn more
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❗️We are pleased to announce the opening of registration for the online stage of the Open Olympiad of the Russian University of Friendship of the Peoples (RUDN) for foreign citizens without Russian citizenship.
🥇High school graduates and final-year university students are eligible to participate. Winners will have the opportunity to receive a free education at RUDN under the Russian government quota.
🥈🥉Runner-ups will receive a significant tuition discount at RUDN, as well as the opportunity to study free of charge under the Russian government quota, if spots are available after the Olympiad winners are admitted.
📎To participate, applicants should register here and attach scanned copies of their passport/ID and diploma/certificate of education with grades from the last year of study.
👉 You can sign up for the online test here. If you pass the test, you will be invited to an individual interview.
Detailed information is available on the Olympiad's official website.
✉️ For all questions related to participation, please send an email to [email protected].
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⚡️ On August 27-30, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan will host the IV Kazan Global Youth Summit.
The Summit will bring together over 200 delegates from 45 countries, including ministers, diplomats, scholars, media experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders of youth organizations.
🌐 Participating countries include Brazil, Bangladesh, Qatar, Colombia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, and many others.
The upcoming Summit will address the theme of «Education of Personality in the Era of Global Changes: Values-based Career Development» and will focus on the following key topics:
🔹 Best Practices in the Digitization of Education;
🔹 International Exchanges and Academic Mobility Programs;
🔹 Digital Media as an Educational Tool for the New Generation;
🔹 Cultural Identity in Age of Globalization.
The participants of the Summit will share their experience on how to integrate technological competencies with critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness, while shaping a sustainable personal and professional identity.
The Summit will also offer a rich comprehensive cultural and educational program for residents and guests of Kazan. A key highlight will be the “Diversity in Unity” festival.