When does the competition start?

The competition is held from 28 April 2025 to 8 June 2025

* You can register until 27 May 2025

Who can participate?

Schoolchildren and students aged 14 to 16 are citizens of the following countries:
Armenia
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Egypt
Ghana
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Myanmar
Namibia
South Africa
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Viet Nam

* Important! Participants can be persons who have reached the age of 14 on 27 May 2025, but who will not be 17 years old on 1 August 2025

What should I do to win?

To win, you need to correctly answer the quiz questions, watch webinars and correctly fill in the gaps in the summary, as well as record the original video presentation

What are the questions in the quiz?

Questions on physics, chemistry, nuclear industry technologies, scientific developments, career opportunities, and the history of nuclear energy

Why can’t I upload a video presentation?

To do it, you must first successfully complete the Quiz and Webinars stages and enter the Top 10 participants in your country

How do I know that I have succesfully passed the second stage?

We will send a notification to the email address specified during registration, as well as the current status of participation can always be checked in your Profile

What should a video presentation look like?
  • Topic “What contribution nuclear technologies can make to the development of my country”
  • No more than 1 minute
  • Maximum size of 4 GB
  • Without interference of sound and image

* You will find the download instructions, as well as the evaluation criteria, in your Profile

What should be in the video?

In the video, you have to reveal the theme of the video. It’s important that you be in the picture without strangers. You need to send the video by 8 June 2025 (if you send your video earlier, you can get additional points). Carefully read the criteria and requirements for a video card in your personal account.

How are the scores calculated?

Your scores are made up of the number of correct answers and the speed of the response

* For more information, see the Rules section

Where and when will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced in June 2025

Where can I see the list of winners?

In the News section after the end of the competition

Where will the icebreaker come from?

The expedition will start in Russia, from Murmansk, in August 2025

* Exact dates will be announced later

How do I find out about the expedition?

When you win, we will contact to you to tell more about the expedition

I can’t log into my Personal Account — what should I do?

Check your username and password. Login is your e-mail.
Click the “Forgot password?” button and a new password will be sent to your e-mail.

Can I watch webinars at any time?

Yes, this is a recording. But you can only watch the webinar once. Next, you will have to fill out a summary of the video you watched.

Do I need to pay to join the expedition?

No, participation is completely free! But you’ll need to cover costs for your visa (if required) and any necessary medical/legal documents yourself.

How will I get to Russia?

We’ve got you covered! The organizers will arrange and pay for all travel — from your home country to the expedition location and back.

What documents do I need to enter Russia?

If you win, our team will guide you through all the paperwork. The only essential requirement is having a valid international passport.

What languages will be used during the program?

All educational and entertainment activities will be conducted in both Russian and English

Who will I travel with? Can my parents come on the icebreaker?

You’ll be part of a group with other participants, accompanied by our experienced coordinators who ensure everyone’s safety. Unfortunately, parents or guardians can’t join — this is one of the rules.

I still have more questions about the expedition. What should I do?

No worries! If you win, our organizers will contact both you and your parents to explain everything in detail and answer all your questions.