More than 10,000 students mapped out the country's future: the National Centre RUSSIA honours the top young experts on statehood
The closing ceremony of the All-Russian Contest of Student Projects on "Russian Statehood" was held on 11 November at the National Centre RUSSIA, bringing together the brightest young thinkers and creative minds. Organised by the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) and the Presidential Academy with support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the large-scale intellectual contest has brought together outstanding students for the second year running. They demonstrated both a thorough grasp of the subject and a keen interest in researching the future of their country. The 128 students behind the strongest entries reached the final after being selected from more than 10,000 participants across Russia.
Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, thanked the finalists for their courage and thirst for knowledge. She stressed that the contest gives students a unique opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.
"This is the second year we have held the contest, and you have come out on top. I'm sure the two days you spent in Moscow brought you something new. You met students from other universities who also care about how our country develops. I hope you stay involved in research and continue to deepen your understanding of the history of Russian statehood. Some of you may choose to pursue research in this field. We will support you and, of course, continue to develop the contest," promised Olga Petrova.
Alexander Rusakov, a senator of the Russian Federation, described the contest as brilliant and stressed that it draws on fundamental values that have demonstrated the country's resilience and greatness over many centuries.
"Russia has existed continuously as a great power and a civilisation for more than a thousand years. We see this as a self-evident truth borne out by our ancestors' achievements on the battlefield and in their working lives. Today, drawing on our fundamental spiritual and moral values, you too are shaping a future in which individuals, families, society and the country are united by a common purpose. I am sure this very idea was the basis for your contest projects, which is why I believe every one of you is a winner," said Alexander Rusakov.
The National Centre RUSSIA was a partner of this year's contest. Sergei Sokolov, Deputy Head of the Youth Projects Directorate, noted that the National Centre RUSSIA draws people who think about the country's future and take an active part in shaping it. As he presented the awards to the winners, he highlighted the depth and relevance of the issues they addressed in their entries.
"The National Centre RUSSIA is a unique place where we can take pride in our people. Above all, it draws people who think about our country's future and want it to move forward with confidence and purpose. This year's contest has been genuinely moving. Your essays address what are, in effect, five pillars — the individual, the family, society, the state and our country's role in the world. These are precisely the things that will shape our future. I congratulate all the participants and thank you for the care you have taken in thinking about the future," said Sergei Sokolov.
The All-Russian Contest of Student Projects "Russian Statehood" is held as part of the national project "Youth and Children". The main aim of this intellectual and creative contest is to help students gain a deeper understanding of the constitutional, historical, cultural, political and other foundations of our country.
Over two years, the contest has grown into an ecosystem in which students put the theory they learn in the "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" course into practice through bold projects of their own. This year, Sber became a partner of the project, opening up more opportunities to put young people's initiatives into practice.
The event marked the culmination of the cultural programme for the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, declared by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
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