Wed. Feb 19th, 2025

News – Government of Russia


Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko made a welcoming speech at the launch ceremony of the All -Russian competition for digital skills “Digital Marathon – 2025”.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the “Sber” by both the President and Chairman of the Board of Sberbank German Gref for a significant contribution to the development of innovative technologies in Russia, as well as for an indifferent and professional solution of problems.

“We are fulfilling the order of President Vladimir Putin to create conditions for the realization of the capabilities and talents of each person. Last year, the contest “Sberblack“ ”the digital marathon“ united more than 90 thousand participants throughout the country. I am sure that in the future there will be even more. In addition, about 400 thousand students have already passed the “Free Programming Country Courses Code – these are potential participants in the“ digital marathon “who can experience their digital skills, the art of programming, working with algorithms,” said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The head of state approved the strategy of the scientific and technological development of Russia. It indicates the task of developing and introducing digital solutions to increase the competitiveness and technological sovereignty of the country. It is expected that the contribution of participants in such projects will help in its implementation.

“In our country, there is a huge demand for digital professions. According to various estimates, from 700 thousand to 1 million jobs are expected when experts appear. The government seeks to help on its part. Over the past few years, the number of budget places for IT specialties in universities has doubled. Last year, about 130 thousand people were enrolled in them, another 88 thousand were studying on a paid basis. In total, in 500 universities in IT specialties, more than 600 thousand people undergo training, ”added Deputy Prime Minister.

He also drew attention to the importance of popularizing the IT sphere and the location of interesting, inspiring examples, noting that programming is really art, especially in the classic languages ​​of this area.

At the annual conference “Journey to the World of Artificial Intelligence”, President Vladimir Putin emphasized that his own development of artificial intelligence is the key to the scientific, technological and worldview sovereignty of our country. Russia must develop its own models trained on domestic data and corresponding to national values. To achieve the leading positions of the country in artificial intelligence, mathematicians and programmers developing algorithms and models are needed.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the head of state proposed holding an international force in Russia – a strategic session about the future of artificial intelligence. If talented participants are identified in the “Digital Marathon”, they will be able to invite them to participation in developments and thematic events.

The Deputy Prime Minister also spoke about the educational program of the St. Petersburg State University and Sberbank, “Artificial Intelligence and the Science of Data”.

In conclusion, he wished the contestants of honest struggle, acquaintances and interesting discoveries.

“Artificial intelligence is a way to see his ceiling to each person, and then lift it, because without self -reflection there is no development. Artificial intelligence is a huge wave that is approaching us. And if we manage to master the “board“ and rise to the comb of this wave, we can use this force to solve pressing human problems. A person will become more creative, will be able to generate completely new ideas, more efficiently manage processes. Participation in our “Digital Marathon“ is the opportunity to make new discoveries and benefit the whole world. I wish all the participants of the “Digital Marathon“ Good luck on this path! ” – emphasized Herman Gref.

Every resident of Russia over 18 years old, regardless of experience and knowledge in the IT sphere, can take part in the Competition “Digital Marathon”. The total prize pool of the competition is more than 3 million rubles.

The competition will help to evaluate and develop skills in the field of digital technology, algorithmic thinking, data processing and artificial intelligence, as well as study one of the popular programming languages ​​to choose and demonstrate the level of ownership of them.

The “Digital Marathon” will be held on the “School 21” platform and will consist of four stages: educational, online testing, digital dictation and full-time final tour. Registration will last until March 23 inclusive.

By the sum of the points, for the first three stages, three winners of the Novice level will be determined, as well as the finalists among the “researchers” and “experts”, including the 30 best participants in each of these categories.

In the final of the competition, the best “researchers” and “experts” will solve problems using artificial intelligence technologies. The task of this stage will consist of two parts: the first can be performed remotely, and access to the second part will open at the beginning of the confrontation.

The winners will be determined by the end of the final by the sum of the points in four stages. The final will end with the solemn ceremony of the awarding of the winners.

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