IT-Planet 2026 International Olympiad

Messages and Testimonials

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  MAKSUT SHADAEV

  Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation

  The IT industry today is one of the key sectors of the Russian economy and one of the fastest-growing. Digitalization is reaching all areas of our lives: education, science, and the social sphere. And the market increasingly needs you — talented IT specialists who can program, protect information systems, develop artificial intelligence, build robots, and develop the Internet of Things. The Olympiad “IT-Planet” is one of the opportunities for young IT specialists to apply their skills and knowledge and exchange experience. It is a chance to prove yourself, receive an invitation to one of the companies in the Russian IT industry, or receive support for your startup. I wish you interesting tasks and excellent results!
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  OLGA PETROVA

  Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

  On behalf of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I welcome you! I am glad to see so many talented young people who strive to make their contribution to the development of information technologies. Participation in the “IT-Planet” Olympiad gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities and find your place in the rapidly changing IT industry. We strive to attract talented young people to the most relevant challenges and solutions that will help advance our country in the information sphere. I wish you good luck, and may every new stage of your professional journey bring you victories!
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  EKATERINA PRIEZZHEVA

  Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

  On behalf of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, I would like to emphasize the importance of the “Unlimited Opportunities” social program. The program is one of the drivers for developing domestic solutions for rehabilitation, treatment, prevention, prosthetics, and accessible environments. The program's activities not only create opportunities to expand the domestic rehabilitation products market, but also help unlock the intellectual and creative abilities of people with disabilities, support their social and workplace adaptation, and contribute to their further employment. I wish you new ideas, productive work on your projects, and success in achieving your professional goals!

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  SERGEY SHALASHNY

  Chairman of the Board of the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization Center for the Development of Innovative Technologies “IT-Planet”

  Cooperation between educational and industry organizations allows Olympiad participants to gain invaluable practical experience, since all tasks have an applied focus. Most Olympiad winners find employment in their region or with nationwide companies, or create their own startups. I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to all organizers, educators, and mentors who invest a great deal of time and energy in preparing participants. And I wish all participants good luck, professional and creative growth!

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  VALENTIN MAKAROV

  President of the RUSSOFT Association

  The IT-Planet Olympiad is a unique project for both aspiring and already practicing young programmers. Thanks to initiatives like this, we can attract and develop, through experience in solving real problems from IT companies, the specialists the IT industry needs so much today. On behalf of RUSSOFT, I wish all participants good luck and new professional achievements!

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  RENAT LASHIN

  Executive Director of the Russian Software Products Association

  As a key partner of the Olympiad, our Association is interested in developing the domestic IT industry and improving the quality of IT education. Thanks to projects such as “IT-Planet,” students and young specialists can demonstrate their abilities, complete internships, and find employment with leading Russian IT companies. I am convinced that these opportunities inspire young IT specialists to new achievements for the benefit of the industry. I wish all Olympiad participants success and broad recognition!