In the 2026/2027 academic year, Derzhavin University is serving as a co-organizing institution for the "I Am a Professional" All-Russian Student Olympiad in the following fields: Pedagogical Education (Preschool), Education/Pedagogy, Special (Defectological) Education, Sociology, Economics, Tourism, Geography, History and Culture of Russia, Law, and Linguistics and Literary Studies.
In this milestone tenth season of the Olympiad, participants—including students enrolled in bachelor’s, specialist, and master’s degree programs, as well as those pursuing basic or specialized higher education—will have the opportunity to test their skills across 68 different tracks, ranging from Design to Business Informatics.
The "I Am a Professional" All-Russian Student Olympiad is a project under the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" presidential platform. It stands as a major initiative designed to foster the development of Russia’s human capital and technological leadership. Winners receive advantages for admission to master’s, postgraduate (PhD-level), and medical residency programs, as well as opportunities for internships at major companies. Medalists may be awarded cash prizes ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 rubles. All active participants are offered career support, including assistance with resume writing and professional consultations.
Over the past decade, the "I Am a Professional" Olympiad has become one of the premier platforms for developing students' professional potential. More than 1.6 million young people from every region of Russia and 147 countries around the world have taken part in the project.
Students of the G.R. Derzhavin Tambov State University... Students from Derzhavin University take part in this olympiad every year and become award winners.
