Are you interested in history, enjoy solving historical puzzles, and want to learn more about outstanding figures and key events? The “My History” Foundation and Altai State Pedagogical University, with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, invite you to participate in the International Olympiad on Russian History “Great Names of Russia”.
The competition is open to foreign citizens aged 14 to 25 living outside of Russia. Participation is completely free, and the language of the competition is Russian.
What to expect?
The Olympiad is an engaging online quest and research challenge. Participants will:
- Work with historical documents, maps, and archival photos;
- Solve ciphers and logical puzzles;
- Analyze facts, identify cause-and-effect relationships, and formulate arguments.
Grand Prize: A Trip to Moscow
The top 10 participants from the online stage will be invited to the in-person finals in Moscow. The program includes educational and cultural activities, city tours, and an award ceremony.
Travel, accommodation, and meals for finalists (and companions for minors) are fully covered by the organizers. All participants will receive digital certificates.
Key Dates:
- September 11–23: Registration period;
- September 25–28: Preliminary online round;
- October 2–5: Main online round;
- Finals: In-person event in Moscow.
