Published on: 2026-09-25
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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In the capital, applications are still being accepted for the Moscow stage of the VI All-Russian Contest on the History of Entrepreneurship “Heritage of Outstanding Entrepreneurs of Russia.” Schoolchildren, students, and teachers are invited to participate.
“Supporting youth initiatives in entrepreneurship is a strategic priority for us. The competition not only helps to study the history of Russian business leaders but also inspires young people to start their own projects. In the previous season, Moscow schoolchildren and students were the most active participants. In 2026, within the framework of the capital’s stage, 437 works were submitted, of which 71 belonged to the nomination ‘High-Tech Entrepreneurship: A Modern Success Story’ of our Department,” noted
Maria Bogomolova, Deputy Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow.
Submission of contest works will continue until February 28, 2027. The results of the capital stage will be announced at Moscow Entrepreneurship Week in May. Winners and prize-winners will receive diplomas and valuable prizes, will be able to visit Moscow’s technology companies on tours, see the operation of modern business from the inside, and have the opportunity to undertake internships.
The history of entrepreneurship and modern technologies
Contestants can prepare an essay, video, photo work, or podcast about a pre-revolutionary or contemporary entrepreneur. They formulate the topic independently in accordance with one of the nominations. Among them are “The History of Pre-Revolutionary Entrepreneurship: Economy and Business Processes,” “Commercial PR in Pre-Revolutionary Russia,” “Studying Heritage: Human vs AI,” “High-Tech Entrepreneurship: A Modern Success Story,” “The Philosophy of Entrepreneurs’ Lives,” and others. The full list can be found at website.
In addition, this season introduced a special category for student researchers called “Scientific Discoveries in the History of Entrepreneurship.” Neural network enthusiasts and creative youth can submit not only classic videos but also animated clips or works created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
Teachers, experts, and research staff from the Russian Academy of Sciences and museums can present developments in the fields of science and education: articles and monographs, courses and lessons, games and exhibitions on the history of entrepreneurship.
There will also be an educational online program for participants. It will include lectures on the history of Russian entrepreneurship and master classes by current entrepreneurs on soft skills and the basics of running a business.
The legacy of outstanding entrepreneurs of Russia
The competition is included in the all-Russian list of Olympiads for the 2026/2027 academic year. Information about the winners will be posted on the portal talantyrossii.rf. This is a state information resource about individuals who have demonstrated outstanding abilities. In a number of universities, additional privileges are provided for applicants who take prize-winning places.
For the third year in a row, the co-organizer of the Moscow stage, together with the Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons, and Philanthropists, is the Moscow Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development. The project is supervised by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization ‘Human Capital Development’. The partners include the State Budgetary Institution ‘Small Business of Moscow“, ANO “City of the Caring”, Moscow City Duma, Moscow city branch of the All-Russian public organization of small and medium enterprises “Opora Russia” and the Foundation for the Development of Creative Entrepreneurship “Business in the Name of Faith”.
You can review the requirements for contest entries and submit an application on the official website.
The competition has been held since 2021. Its goal is to increase young people’s interest in entrepreneurship, to popularize the traditions of patronage and charity through familiarization with success stories of outstanding Russian entrepreneurs who have made a significant contribution to the development of the country’s economy, culture, science, education, and social sphere. Over five years, more than 900 educational institutions from 86 regions of Russia have participated in the competition, and over five thousand works by schoolchildren, students, and teachers have been submitted.
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