When does the competition start?

The competition is held from 5 May 2026 to 15 June 2026

* You can register until 3 June 2026

Who can participate?

Schoolchildren and students aged 14 to 16, citizens of the following countries:
Armenia
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Egypt
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Myanmar
NamibiaRwanda
Rwada
Serbia
South Africa
Tanzania
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

* Important! Participants can be persons who have reached the age of 14 on 20 June 2026, but who will not be 17 years old on 1 August 2026

What should I do to win?


To win, you need to answer the quiz correctly, watch the webinars and complete the tasks, and make a creative video presntation. After the first two stages (quiz + webinars), you must be in the top‑10 in your country, and your video presentation must be declared the best by the jury.

What are the questions in the quiz?

The quiz questions will be dedicated to the Arctic, physics, nuclear industry technologies, scientific developments, and the history of nuclear energy and etc.

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 “How are nuclear technologies changing the world today?
  • No more than 1 minute
  • Maximum size of 4GB
  • 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 15 June 2026 (if you send your video earlier, you can get additional points). Carefully read the criteria and requirements for a video card in your Profile.

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

When will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced in June 2026

Where can I see the list of winners?

In the News section after the end of the competition

From which city will the icebreaker depart?

The expedition will start in Russia, from Murmansk, in August 2026

* 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 tasks 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 do I get to Russia? Can my parents accompany me?  

We’ve got you covered! The organizer takes care of all logistics and covers travel and transfer expenses for you and your accompanying person (parent/legal representative) – from your country to the expedition destination 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 go on the expedition with? Can my accompanying person join me on the icebreaker?

You will go on the expedition with a group of other participants and experienced coordinators who ensure safety. Accompanying persons cannot board the icebreaker – they will remain in Murmansk for the duration of the expedition.

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.