Published on: 2026-09-30
Source: Central Bank of Russia – Central Bank of Russia –
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This year, the short version of the test can be taken in mini-applications VKontakte and the People’s social network Classmates. The competition will also feature tasks based on real-life situations from the largest digital platforms, including marketplaces. For example, participants will be asked to solve a problem related to phishing, which buyers often encounter.
Participants will have access to two difficulty levels – basic and advanced. The mascot raccoon Efim Lapkin will help them complete these levels and earn digital rewards. Each participant will receive personalized recommendations on the issues they found challenging. Those who pass the test will receive a personalized certificate.
Participate Anyone interested, including as part of a family team, can test their level of financial knowledge. Younger schoolchildren will get acquainted with basic financial literacy concepts through play, learn how to handle money, and save for their dreams. Adults will be able to check how well they manage their personal budget, make informed financial decisions, and know how to protect themselves from cyber scammers and unscrupulous sellers of financial products.
There will be a separate Olympiad credit for middle and high school students, which will take place from October 13 to 15. The tasks for it were prepared by professors of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Successful completion of this challenge will allow immediate advancement to the final of the All-Russian Olympiad “Vysshaya Proba” in the profile “Financial Literacy.” In 2025, more than 2,500 schoolchildren who participated in the Bank of Russia credit received this opportunity. Winning this Olympiad provides benefits when entering universities.
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