Published on: 2026-06-17
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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From June 26 to July 1, a championship in professional skills among participants of the special military operation will be held in Kazan. The event is organized by the order of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and is being held for the second year in a row.
The Championship for professional skills among participants of the CTO movement “Abilympics” was organized within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children.” It helps our heroes not only return to peaceful life but also take a worthy place at the forefront of the Russian economy. This year, participants will have to demonstrate their skills in 21 competencies. Winners will receive prizes from partners and will be able to find future employers.I note that the task of prioritizing employment and training of participants in the special military operation (SMO) has been set by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
In 2026, the competition will bring together over 800 participants, including experts and accompanying persons, from various parts of the country. Besides the competitions in the main competencies, participants can try their skills in seven demonstration competencies, including “Industrial Robotics”, “Installation of Radioelectronic Equipment”, “Future Architect – Neural Network Artificial Intelligence” and others. They will also have access to professional testing and an introduction to new professions.
“Today, participants in the special military operation and children are admitted to colleges under special conditions, having preferential rights to enrollment. This mechanism helps heroes not to waste time and immediately proceed from recovery to professional growth. We respond promptly to their requests: we adapt educational programs and individually tailor them for training. Competitions in Kazan confirm that willpower turns any limitations into new opportunities. Purposefulness, persistence, and mastery of the contestants serve as the best example for the younger generation,” emphasized Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
Within the framework of the business program, a plenary session on the issues of professional implementation and employment of SVO participants who are disabled will take place, round tables on rehabilitation, social support, and professional education of SVO participants. Various master classes are also planned, including career guidance ones.
The “Abilympics” Championship gives veterans a unique opportunity to acquire new professional skills, master in-demand specialties, and demonstrate their abilities. Despite their injuries, our defenders strive not only to realize themselves but also to benefit society and the country. Strength of spirit, perseverance, the ability to overcome difficulties — these are the keys to victory. Today, veterans of special operations have the chance to demonstrate their professional skills, learn new things, and become examples for their comrades.The adaptation of participants of the special operation to peaceful life is the most important task of the “Defenders of the Fatherland” fund, which is assisted by “Abilympics”, the State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Defense, Chairperson of the state fund “Defenders of the Fatherland”, Anna Tsivileva, noted.
The solemn ceremony of the championship opening will take place on June 26 in the concert hall of the International Exhibition Center “Kazan Expo.” Competitions in various competencies and the awarding of winners will also be held at the exhibition center’s venue.
A cultural program is planned for participants and experts, which will include organized excursions, visits to theaters and museums in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Sports program events will give championship participants the opportunity to join master classes and competitions in various sports, as well as receive consultations on adaptive physical culture and sports activities.
Consultations on social support, career guidance, obtaining professional education, rehabilitation, and employment will be organized within the framework of the championship’s exhibition program.
The organizers of the championship in professional skills among SVO participants are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the government of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the state fund for supporting SVO participants “Defenders of the Fatherland.” The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education, and the regional operator is the Center for the Development of Professional Competencies of the Republic of Tatarstan.
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