tech
March 20, 2026
Thousands of students joined Russia’s international PROD IT Olympiad
The international PROD Olympiad in Russia drew thousands of teenagers from 34 countries, who developed real‑world IT solutions for business tasks
TL;DR
- Russia hosted the first international PROD Olympiad in industrial software development for high school students.
- The competition involved over 12,000 applicants from 34 countries, with over 4,000 progressing to the main rounds.
- The Moscow final gathered 337 students, including participants from India and the US, where teams developed IT products like dating services and AI assistants.
- Winners received grants for tuition at Central University, discounts on joint programs, and simplified internship selection processes.
- The Olympiad has expanded rapidly since its launch, with organizers hoping finalists will join their team.
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