Published on: 2026-10-03
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Within the framework of the project “Youth of Moscow” the third qualifying stage of the sports and entertainment complex “University League” took place. On October 2, more than 500 students from the capital’s universities participated in the competitions.
“The ‘University League’ is a competition where sports and practical skills are interconnected. In the league stages, the participants don’t just compete in strength and endurance — they learn what can truly be useful. You cannot win here without mutual support, trust, and the ability to listen to each other,” noted Margarita Savinkina, head of the ‘Youth of Moscow’ project.
The competition has been held since 2019, and over 13,000 students have participated during this time.
“University League — 2026”
The season includes three qualifying stages and a grand final. This year, the main theme of the competition is the study of the identity, culture, and traditions of the peoples of Russia. The event is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, patriotic education, and involving young people in the social life of Moscow.
The first stage took place in May and was dedicated to the “Intellect” direction. In the 50th Anniversary of October Park, participants completed the quest “Journey Across Russia.” The area was divided into six thematic sectors—one for each federal district of the country. Each sector was equipped with three interactive task points. Altogether, the teams completed 18 sites, getting acquainted with the cultural heritage and traditions of different peoples.
The second stage — “Sports and Culture” — combined competitions and a program dedicated to Russian culture. Students participated in 200-meter boat races, a plank championship, played volleyball, table tennis, and football, and also tested their strength on a special device. In master classes, the participants engaged in coin minting, wreath weaving, knot tying, decorating kokoshniks, and making amulet talismans. The central event was the “Unity Round Dance” action, in which more than 500 students took part. They wore T-shirts in the colors of the Russian flag, and on their heads were homemade wreaths and kokoshniks.
The third stage — “Strength of Spirit” — was dedicated to applied skills and teamwork. Participants had to distribute roles and make decisions under time constraints, as well as use the basics of self-help and mutual aid. Teams completed a kayak crossing and learned how to throw a lifebuoy to a drowning person. They navigated the terrain using a map and learned how to make a fire. Additionally, the students overcame an obstacle course, performing a set of physical exercises focused on speed and endurance.
After three qualifying rounds, participants will face the grand final, which will take place in November. You can follow the teams’ results in real time on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.
More opportunities for young Muscovites can be found on the portal “Youth of Moscow” and on the project pages in social networks.
“Opportunities for Youth 3.0” is a modern ecosystem of measures aimed at creating conditions for young people to realize themselves. It provides the chance to participate in the development of innovative solutions, try their hand at scientific research, public service, and international cooperation.
The support program is implemented within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”. It helps to master an in-demand profession and start a career, obtain a grant and launch your own project, go on a themed trip around the country, and also allows you to engage in science at leading universities and develop projects from the first year. More about Russia’s national projects and the contribution of the capital — at special page.
To learn how the capital has changed over the past years, what initiatives are currently being implemented to make the lives of city residents even more comfortable, and what awaits Moscow and its inhabitants in the near future, you can explore the large-scale special project on the portal mos.ru, dedicated to the development of key areas of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and the construction sector.
On the project page “Education” It tells about how educational institutions are transformed during the reconstruction under the program “My School” and how the update affects the quality of education. Re-equipping colleges allows students to acquire practical skills during their studies and obtain professions in demand on the labor market.
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