The National Centre RUSSIA announced the launch of the seventh season of the All-Russian contest "Bolshaya Peremena"

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The seventh season of the All-Russian contest "Bolshaya Peremena" ("Big Change") — the country’s largest project for children and teenagers — was launched at the National Centre RUSSIA on 28 March. This year, students in grades 1–7 are invited to take part. Registration for them is open on the project website until 30 May 2026, while applications for senior school students and college students will open in April.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova highlighted the importance of the contest for children and teenagers across Russia: "For many participants, 'Bolshaya Peremena' is the first serious step towards their goals and dreams. It is an opportunity to try themselves, believe in their abilities, and gain new experience. It is especially important that mentors and parents are always alongside children on this path, supporting them and helping them not to give up. I wish all participants courage, confidence, and good luck!"

This year, the project launch was held for the first time in the format of a large tea gathering that united the entire country. Children, parents, mentors, and partners of the contest gathered at one table. Regions across Russia joined the live broadcast, and each meeting concluded with a good deed. At the same time, the nationwide campaign "Kindness at the Shared Table" took place, while a "Good Deeds Counter" tracked the growing number of acts of kindness performed by participants on the day of the launch.

"For six years, 'Bolshaya Peremena' has brought together seven million children and teenagers from across the country. The contest has given participants the opportunity to fulfil their dreams, helped them believe in themselves, and gain teamwork experience. Since last year, 'Bolshaya Peremena' has become part of the national project 'Youth and Children', launched on the instruction of the President of Russia. By taking part in the contest, participants go on to develop in other projects of the Movement of the First, implement their own social initiatives, and join volunteer activities. In the new season, participants will be able to demonstrate themselves in teamwork and find like-minded peers," said Head of Rosmolodezh Grigory Gurov.

Hero of Russia, participant of the presidential programme "Time of Heroes", and Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First Artur Orlov also took part in the ceremonial launch of the seventh season of "Bolshaya Peremena".

"'Bolshaya Peremena' is the flagship project of the Movement of the First. It is a contest for everyone who wants to make our country better. Here, everyone can reveal their talents, gain useful skills, find like-minded people, and implement their initiatives. A new season always means new opportunities. I am confident that this year even more active school students and college students will join us — those who are ready to take responsibility and achieve results. It is precisely these young people who represent the future of Russia," said Artur Orlov.

Participants were also welcomed by Hero of Russia, participant of the presidential programme "Time of Heroes", and Director of the Department of State Policy in Education, Additional Education, and Children’s Recreation at the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Igor Yurgin: "Over six years, 'Bolshaya Peremena' has grown significantly and has become part of the national project 'Youth and Children'. Today, it is a true community that shapes the future leaders of our country. I wish all participants to remain open, kind, and courageous, to show initiative, fear nothing, and always move forward!"

Director General of the presidential platform "Russia — Land of Opportunity" and Rector of the Senezh Management Workshop Andrei Betin emphasised the importance of "Bolshaya Peremena" as a space where young people’s abilities are revealed and a strong sense of responsibility for their future and society is formed.

"'Bolshaya Peremena' is an entire ecosystem where a child becomes the author of their own path, where talent does not go unnoticed, and where a dream receives not only recognition but real support. The presidential platform 'Russia — Land of Opportunity' has supported the project since 2020, and during this time we have seen the main thing: 'Bolshaya Peremena' changes how young people see themselves and their future. Families come together here, real teams are formed, and the very foundation on which our tomorrow rests is built. The seventh season is another step in raising a generation for whom service to their work, school, city, and country is a way of life. I am confident that this season will bring us new leaders — thoughtful, responsible, and ready to take responsibility," he said.

The event was attended by winners and finalists of previous seasons, mentor teachers, heads of ministries and departments, as well as representatives of major Russian partner companies.

The All-Russian contest "Bolshaya Peremena" is the flagship project of the Movement of the First. It is held with the support of Rosmolodezh, the Ministry of Education of Russia, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. Since 2025, "Bolshaya Peremena" has been part of the national project "Youth and Children". The contest is included in the portfolio of projects of the presidential platform "Russia — Land of Opportunity".