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International Olympiad of the financial university ​

  • Format: Fully online
  • Subjects: Economics and Information Technology, International Economics, Humanitarian, Social Sciences (These are directions, subjects of each direction is on their site)
  • Language: English or Russian
  • Prize: The winners receive the opportunity to enter according to the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens, Prize-winners receive a 50% discount for the entire period of study
  • Grades that can participate: Schoolchildren, students and graduates up to 35 years old
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: October to March
    • Participation: December to March

SPbU International Online Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language ​

  • Format: Fully online
  • Subjects: Russian Language
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Take the state testing in Russian as a foreign language (TORFL) for free as a prize, winners and prize-winners receive additional points in the portfolio competition when entering St. Petersburg State University
  • Grades that can participate: ages 12 to 30
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: October
    • Participation: 2 rounds from October to November

ITMO University’s International Open Competitions in Mathematics and Computer Science ​

  • Format: Fully online
  • Subjects: Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Language: ?
  • Prize: Enrolling in ITMO along with a scholarship up to 15,000 rubles
  • Grades that can participate: 11th and 12th grade
  • Application dates: - Applying: October - Participation: From October to February NOTE: Also check out this, same university, same olympiad, almost same subject and fully online (used to be).

Phystech ​

  • Format: Fully online
  • Subjects: Physics and Mathematics
  • Language: ?
  • Prize: Listed on website
  • Grades that can participate:
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: August to September
    • Participation: September to October

Highest Standard ​

  • Format: Semi Online
  • Subjects: Listed on website
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Listed on site (Depends on whether it's 8-9th grade or 10-12th grade)
  • Grades that can participate: 8th grade to 12th grade
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: August to November
    • Participation: 2 stages from November to February

International Olympiads of Samara University ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Physics and Mathematics
  • Language: English
  • Prize: Enrolling to one of the English taught programs in Samara University (Full tuition)
  • Grades that can participate: 10th to 12th grade
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: ?
    • Participation: ?

HSE INTO (MOM) ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Listed in website (depends on the language)
  • Language: English or Russian
  • Prize: Enrolling at one of the University's program (Full tuition or up to 70%)
  • Grades that can participate: 11th and 12th grade
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: May to October
    • Participation: November

RUDN Junior Maths Olympiad ​

  • Format: Fully-Online
  • Subjects: Maths
  • Language: Russian (Could have English next year)
  • Prize: Listed on the website.
  • Grades that can participate: 10th to 12th grade.
  • Application dates:
    • Applying: September 17 to January 10 (2024).
    • Participation: 3 attempts from 18th November to 12th January (Qualification), From February to March (Finals).

International Olympiads of KFU ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Russian language, English language, Law and Design.
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Study at the Kazan (Volga region) Federal University for free
  • Grades that can participate: Any
  • Application dates:
    • Participation: Qualification: From: December 2, 2024 to January 8, 2025 and Final: March 3 – 9, 2025

Innopolis Open International Olympiad ​

  • Format: Semi Online
  • Subjects: informatics, mathematics, cyber security, robotics and artificial intelligence
  • Language: ? (Probably English and possible also Russian)
  • Prize: Winners and prize-winners will receive bonuses upon admission to the University of Innopolis; merch and gifts from Innopolis and VK Education; points in the service «Drugoe Delo».
  • Grades that can participate: Any
  • Application dates:
    • Participation: Qualification: From: December 2, 2024 to January 8, 2025 and Final: March 3 – 9, 2025

Academic Competition for School Students «Gazprom» ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering
  • Language: English and Russian
  • Prize: The winners are granted the right to free training according to the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.
  • Grades that can participate: Foreign citizens and stateless persons, who received a high school diploma no earlier than 2020 or will receive it in 2025. (Also possible to participate if you're in 9th-12th grade, but won't get a scholarship)
  • Application dates:
    • First round (registration and elimination round): November 1, 2024 – January 15, 2025
    • Finals: February 1, 2025 – March 30, 2025

Saint Petersburg State University School Olympiad ​

  • Format: Fully Online (Used to be, check scholarships for more information about applying to SpbU)
  • Subjects: Psychology, International relationships, Chemistry, Medicine, Journalism, Mathematical Modeling and Artificial Intelligence, Computer science, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, History, Foreign Languages, and more listed on their site.
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Winners and prize winners of the Olympiad receive branded souvenirs and can claim special rights when entering a university - enrollment without entrance examinations, receiving 100 points in a specialized subject, or accrual of additional points as an indication of individual achievements.
  • Grades that can participate: ?
  • Application dates:
    • Qualifying: November 1, 2024 – January 13, 2025.
    • Final February 1, 2025 – March 17, 2025.

Open Olympiad for foreign citizens ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Check websites
  • Language: English and Russian
  • Prize: Explained on the website.
  • Grades that can participate: 11th and 12th.
  • Application dates:
    • First stage: you can apply starting from February 2nd, 2025, and take the exam anytime.
    • Second stage: online interview with the teacher at the appointed time

Grant Competition by CU ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Maths and Computer science or Design
  • Language: Russian.
  • Prize: A partial or 100% tuition fee waiver.
  • Grades that can participate: ?
  • Application dates:
    • Application period: Check on website

Siberian Federal District International Olympiad) ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences (varies by year)
  • Language: Russian and English
  • Prize: Winners and prize-winners are granted the right to free education under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation. Some participants may also be invited to a preparatory (foundation) year.
  • Grades that can participate: Foreign citizens and stateless persons, usually 11th–12th grade students or high school graduates.
  • Application dates: Check website

MGIMO International School Olympiad ​

  • Format: Fully Online
  • Subjects: Russian, English, Fundamentals of Geography, World History, International Relations
  • Language: English and Russian (depends on your country’s group)
  • Prize: Winners can receive tuition-free education at MGIMO University (bachelor’s or preparatory) and/or priority admission; prize-winners may get preferential entry or partial benefits.
  • Grades that can participate: Foreign citizens in final years of secondary education (high school) or recent school graduates.
  • Application dates:
    • Registration: August 25 – October 31, 2025
    • Qualifying round: November 2025
    • Final round: February – March 2026

KSTU Olympiads (Kaliningrad State Technical University) ​

  • Format: Fully online
  • Subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Informatics
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Winners and prize-winners may receive academic recognition and certificates and advantages for admission to KSTU
  • Grades that can participate: School students in grades 10–12
  • Application dates: Check website

Open Regional Interuniversity Olympiad for School Students (ОРМО) ​

  • Format: Semi-online
  • Subjects: Russian language, Literature, Physics, Geography, History, Chemistry, Mathematics, Publishing Studies, Biology, Informatics
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize:
    • Special admission rights to Russian universities (e.g., enrollment without entrance exams or 100 exam points for the subject)
    • Quota of the Government of the Russian Federation (tuition-free places for foreign citizens)
    • Additional portfolio points for university applications (up to 10 points)
    • Participation in forums, grants, and academic support programs
  • Grades that can participate: 9th–12th grade
  • Application dates:
    • Online/distance qualifying: October 1, 2025 – January 11, 2026
    • Final stage (in person): February 13–15, 2026

University School Olympiad “Bельчонок” in Informatics ​

  • Format: Semi-online (sometimes held fully online)
  • Subjects: mathematics, computer science, physics, biology, social studies, chemistry.
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Winners and prize-winners receive diplomas and recognition; may count toward portfolio points and can support competitive advantages for university applications in Russia.
  • Grades that can participate: School students from 3rd to 12th grade
  • Application dates:
    • Online qualifying / registration period: typically Autumn – early January (varies yearly)
    • Final round: early February

Olympiad “Rosatom” in Informatics ​

  • Format: Semi-online (sometimes held fully online)
  • Subjects: Informatics / Computer Science
  • Language: Russian
  • Prize: Winners and prize-winners receive diplomas and recognition; strong results can support academic portfolios and competitive advantages for university applications in Russia.
  • Grades that can participate: School students in grades 10–12th
  • Application dates:
    • Distance qualifying stage 1: November – December (approx.)
    • Distance qualifying stage 2: December – January (approx.)
    • Final stage: January (approx.)