The qualifying stage of the International Olympiad in Humanities and Social Sciences for schoolchildren from the CIS countries has commenced.
Following the Second International Conference “The Russian Language – Foundation of Integration Dialogue in the CIS Region”, held on October 16-17, 2025, the Olympiad was recognized as a priority interstate project aimed at:
- promoting the Russian language;
- supporting talented youth;
- deepening humanitarian cooperation among the Commonwealth states.
A significant incentive for participants is the crediting of their individual achievements. Personal results of winners and prize-winners will be entered into the Russian Federation State Information Resource on Persons Who Have Demonstrated Outstanding Abilities.
Participants can include students at the third stage of secondary general education institutions in the CIS countries.
The qualifying stage is held remotely from December 22, 2025, to April 19, 2026.
To participate, it is necessary to fill out the questionnaire via the link. Afterward, login credentials for the Olympiad system will be sent to the provided email address. The final stage of the intellectual competition is planned for May-June of 2026.
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The main goals of the Olympiad are:
- spread of knowledge about the principles of democratic development in modern society, parliamentarism and human rights;
- formation of students’ creative abilities, critical thinking, and an interest in the scientific exploration of the world.
Over two years, 3,446 schoolchildren from nine Commonwealth states have participated in the Olympiad.