Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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In the capital, it has begun application submission to the Autumn Cup of intellectual games “Youth of Moscow Teams from colleges are invited to participate; they will need to demonstrate erudition and breadth of knowledge. The first game will take place on October 21. The questions of the competitions will be dedicated to the city’s history, culture, literature, sports, and music.
“The intellectual development of youth is one of the capital’s key tasks. Knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a team shape future leaders on whom the prosperity of the city and the whole country depend. Teams from the capital’s colleges will be able to participate in the games; team captains submit the applications. Registration is open on the portal
“Youth of Moscow”. Applications are accepted from 2 “until October 18,” noted Margarita Savinkina, head of the ‘Youth of Moscow’ project.
More than 70 teams will participate in this season of the Autumn Cup. They will be divided into two groups. The best will be determined in three qualifying rounds. Each game includes seven rounds with seven questions on various topics covering the history and culture of Moscow, science, and student life. Participants will be offered puzzles, musical tasks, and other challenges. The competitions allow not only to test knowledge but also to develop communication and leadership skills.
Intellectual games are not only a useful pastime. They take students beyond the usual academic process, teaching them to quickly find solutions in unconventional situations, defend their position, and listen to others. Teamwork develops interaction skills that will be useful both in studies and in future careers.
The cup final will take place in November. Six top teams from each group, who won the qualifying rounds, and another six teams with the highest total scores will compete for the victory. Everyone who reaches the final will receive commemorative prizes.
In 2025, the intellectual games league “Youth of Moscow” was held for university and vocational school students. Starting this year, the competition is conducted in a more dynamic format, oriented towards college students.
“Opportunities for Youth 3.0” is a modern ecosystem of measures aimed at creating conditions for the self-realization of young people. It allows participation in the development of advanced solutions, the chance to try one’s hand in scientific activities, public service, and international cooperation. Creating conditions for realizing the potential of young people in various fields aligns with the objectives of the national project. “Youth and Children”. More details about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
Even more opportunities for young residents of the capital can be found on the portal “Youth of Moscow” and on the project pages in social networks.
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