Russia Announces Results of the International AI Olympiad
Russia has concluded its international Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, highlighting how the country is building a strong talent pipeline for the digital economy starting from school age
A Global AI Competition Expands Its Reach
Russia hosted an international Artificial Intelligence Olympiad at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, one of the country’s leading tech institutions. For the first time, the event moved beyond national borders: 52,000 participants represented 26 countries. Sixty‑two students made it to the final round, including participants from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, and Armenia.
The absolute winner was Yelisey Kirpichenko from St. Petersburg. In total, 14 winners and prize recipients from various Russian regions and Kazakhstan were recognized. All finalists will receive guaranteed internships at top technology companies.
The competition tested not only theoretical knowledge but also practical problem-solving skills rooted in real‑world applications. During the first individual round, students developed a “smart marketplace” — a model that automatically identifies product parameters from text descriptions and photos, enabling precise delivery‑cost calculations. They also created an AI assistant for architects and builders capable of searching regulatory documents for complex answers and summarizing them in plain language.
Team Challenges and Smart City Tasks
In the team round, participants were challenged to optimize traffic lights at urban intersections. Using a specialized simulator, they worked to reduce congestion and create so‑called “green wave” traffic flows.
The Olympiad proved to be much more than a competition. It demonstrated that Russia’s training ecosystem for young IT specialists is among the strongest in the world. Students who have grown up in the era of AI are already tackling sophisticated engineering and analytical tasks.
As Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted, these young participants are “not just students, but future partners and colleagues.” Their work lays the foundation for technological breakthroughs that will strengthen Russia’s position on the global stage.
