Kapitsa Phystech Lyceum and the Phystech Schools Development Foundation launched the project "Open School: Presentation of Best Practices" at the National Centre RUSSIA

On November 22, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted the launch of the project "Open School: Presentation of Best Practices" — an educational and enlightening platform designed for the exchange of experiences and ideas among educators, students, parents, graduates of pedagogical universities, and young professionals. The first event in the series of meetings within the project was held with the participation of the Phystech Lyceum named after Pyotr Kapitsa.

For several years, the General Education School of Natural Sciences "Phystech Lyceum" has maintained its status as a leader in education in the Moscow region. Since its opening in 1991, it has evolved from a small general education school to an All-Russian cluster of natural science education. For the past ten years, the lyceum has borne the name of the outstanding Soviet physicist, engineer, and Nobel laureate Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa, whose 130th birth anniversary is celebrated this year.

"Opening such a project is a great responsibility because being the first is always challenging. Everyone is watching, observing, they are the example for others. That’s why we must always move forward and set new goals — we are currently working on a development project for the lyceum through 2035. We have every opportunity to remain leaders. And I always tell the students that they also have all the opportunities; the key is to know how to use them," said Marina Mashkova, Director of the AIEO "Phystech Lyceum" named after P. L. Kapitsa.

On behalf of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, Pavel Belokon, Deputy Director of the Department for the Development of Education Systems in Individual Subjects of the Russian Federation, addressed the meeting participants.

"Natural science education is a priority in Russia's education system because it is the key that will allow us to achieve national goals. The Ministry is doing a lot to develop this area of education. However, even from 'the centre,' it is impossible to do what creative leaders in education accomplish. I am confident that the best educational practices you present here today will help make the educational process in our country more effective and of higher quality," said Pavel Belokon.

In the format of dynamic interactive lectures, leading educators of the institution demonstrated the most effective educational practices and explained how to apply them in real life.

Andrei Bogdanov, Head of the Lyceum’s Technopark, delivered a lecture titled "Traditions-Talents-Technologies: Phystech Education and the Preparation of Russia’s Future Technological Leaders." The audience learned about advanced projects of the natural science school cluster ecosystem, the importance of career development in scientific activities, new project opportunities for students, and prospects for international cooperation within the cluster.

Yelena Salnikova, Deputy Director for Scientific and Methodological Work and Head of the Lyceum's Department of Biology and Chemistry, shared how education at the Phystech Lyceum becomes the foundation for successful socialization and professional development for young people. She highlighted the advantages of studying in the physics and mathematics field and its significance for the sustainable development of the country.

Andrei Kiselev, Head of the Experimental Project Laboratory at ION RANEPA, architect, illustrator, and lecturer, conducted an interactive lecture titled "Virtual Worlds and Professions of the New Era." The participants were introduced to the profession of a virtual world architect and the functionality of hybrid specialists. They also witnessed the practical application of tools that transform familiar objects into captivating virtual expositions.

The Head of the Theatre Workshop of the "CreativeTech" division at the Lyceum Technopark, Nikita Kalinin, spoke about the importance of creativity for individuals, the advantages of creative thinking, and how to develop creative abilities to solve complex problems. The audience also learned about the methods and practices of the "CreativeTech" division and how educators apply them.

Concluding the first event in the series, history and social studies teacher Oleg Samsonov conducted a master class titled "Debates as an Effective Tool for Student Self-Presentation in a Modern School."

The educational and enlightening project "Open School: Presentation of Best Practices" was created to support and develop the educational environment. It aims to serve as a platform for discussing innovative approaches and ideas in education, bringing together all participants in the educational process and emphasizing the significance of each in the modern educational system.

One of the main goals of the project is to demonstrate that school education can and should be engaging and productive, uncovering talents and helping every young person become successful, in-demand, and happy.

Participants of the meetings can look forward to dynamic presentations by experts, showcases of the best practices from educational institutions, valuable author-led master classes for parents and students, and much more.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.