Step Into the Role of a Developer
About the Olympiad
Participation is free of charge
Students in grades 8–11 who want to tackle practical problems. If you’re passionate about coding and building apps, that’s a strong advantage
Who Can Join
It’s about creating software and technologies used by millions of people. Such products are built by large teams of professionals who make sure everything runs fast, securely, and without errors
What Is software engineering
The competition runs in three rounds across the following fields: frontend, backend, mobile development, and MLOps engineering. You’ll solve cases in your chosen area and create a project together with your team
The Format
The Olympiad immerses you in building IT systems, automating processes, and developing apps. You’ll take on real challenges and tasks — the very same ones faced by specialists at leading tech companies
Why Take Part
Required Level of Training
Even if you’re just starting out, don’t hesitate to join: in every round you’ll be supported by mentors — experts from T-Bank, Central University, and HSE University
The school informatics curriculum is enough to start. If you enjoy coding in your free time, that’s even better
Try out the role of a developer and build an app or service together with your team
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how big tech professionals work and meet industry experts
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Opportunities with PROD
Join a community of like-minded peers and continue networking beyond the Olympiad
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What Winners Receive
Rewards for Winners
Exclusive branded merch from the PROD Olympiad
Exclusive branded merch
Additional Unified State Exam points when applying to the HSE Faculty of Computer Science
Additional Unified State Exam points
Fast-track admission
Fast-track admission and up to a 100% scholarship at Central University
In accordance with Central University’s official policy on awarding undergraduate study grants
Discounts
Discounts for the joint bachelor’s degree program of HSE University and Central University
In accordance with HSE University’s official policy on tuition discounts for students admitted in 2026 to the Information Product Design and Development (DRIP) bachelor’s program
Simplified selection process for an internship at T-Bank
Simplified process
Prize winners may skip the exam round when applying for an internship in the same field in which they achieved their victory. Employment is not guaranteed
In accordance with HSE University’s official admission policies for undergraduate applicants
Selection Process
All rounds are held online, except for the final team stage — this one takes place in person in Moscow
October 30 – December 2
Registration
Submit your application by filling out the form below
December 5–8
First Preliminary Round
Take a test on the basics of mathematics and programming. You’ll have 120 minutes
January 15–25
Second Preliminary Round
Choose one or several fields
— frontend, backend, mobile development, or MLOps engineering — and solve real-world cases.
To prepare, you can review last year’s sample tasks and watch webinar recordings in the Telegram channel.
Learn more about the tracks ▸
Who can enter the second round? ▸
— frontend, backend, mobile development, or MLOps engineering — and solve real-world cases.
To prepare, you can review last year’s sample tasks and watch webinar recordings in the Telegram channel.
Learn more about the tracks ▸
Who can enter the second round? ▸
February 12–24
Final Round, Individual Stage
Develop a small project based on the Olympiad task. To support you, there will be webinars from T-Bank developers, HSE University experts, and Central University faculty
March 13–18
Final Round, Team Stage
Take part in a project presentation stage: create an IT solution together with your team and a mentor — an experienced developer. The program includes seminars, workshops, and project work.
The event will take place in the Moscow region. You’ll need to travel to Moscow, but accommodation and meals are on us
The event will take place in the Moscow region. You’ll need to travel to Moscow, but accommodation and meals are on us
Прочитай описание направлений и выбери то, что тебе ближе — по навыкам или желанию научиться
- Бэкенд. Работай над невидимой, но важной частью приложений. В ней хранятся данные, обрабатываются запросы и выполняются расчеты.
- Фронтенд. Делай красивые и удобные интерфейсы — видимую часть сайтов и приложений. Ты будешь разрабатывать все, с чем взаимодействует пользователь.
- Мобильная разработка. Создавай приложения, которыми будут пользоваться на телефонах, — игры, сервисы и программы.
- MLOps-инжиниринг. Обучай искусственный интеллект: разрабатывай алгоритмы и модели, которые ищут закономерности в данных и решают задачи бизнеса.
Кто может участвовать во втором этапе
- Победители и призеры первого этапа.
- Победители прошедших хакатонов PROD.
- Участники турнира «Решись!», которые набрали 60 баллов из 100 за задачу по разработке.
- Победители и призеры второго этапа прошлого года.
Preparation Materials
We’ve collected useful materials from previous competitions. They’ll help you prepare for each round and get familiar with the task format
Sample Tasks
Courses, tutorials, and online textbooks across three areas: frontend, backend, mobile development, and MLOps engineering
Second Preliminary Round
First Preliminary Round
Get to know the platform in advance by practicing in the demo version of the first round
Solutions to the sample tests for the first round are available here
Backend Development
Mobile Development
- Head First Swift by Jon Manning, Paris Buttfield-Addison
- Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship by Robert C. Martin
MLOps Engineering
Frontend Development
Stories Participants
For Inspiration — Stories of PROD Participants
Over the past two years, more than 8,000 school students from 25 countries have joined the Olympiad. Here are some of their success stories
Vyacheslav is a PROD 2025 prize-winner. After the Olympiad, he enrolled at Central University with a scholarship and passed the simplified selection process for an internship at T-Bank.
As part of the FineDog team, Vyacheslav now works as a frontend intern, building new features, designing interfaces, and exploring new technologies — such as RxJs and Angular DI.
The skills he honed during the Olympiad help him in his day-to-day work: Git, system architecture, prototyping, and component development.
As part of the FineDog team, Vyacheslav now works as a frontend intern, building new features, designing interfaces, and exploring new technologies — such as RxJs and Angular DI.
The skills he honed during the Olympiad help him in his day-to-day work: Git, system architecture, prototyping, and component development.
Anton is a PROD prize-winner. In 2024, after his Olympiad success, he enrolled at Central University with a scholarship and secured a simplified internship selection at T-Bank.
He interned in the learning platform development department and later joined the staff. Now he works as a junior backend developer, creating LMS solutions for Central University and developing core services.
His key rule — never let unfinished tasks or gaps pile up — helps him succeed in both studies and work.
He interned in the learning platform development department and later joined the staff. Now he works as a junior backend developer, creating LMS solutions for Central University and developing core services.
His key rule — never let unfinished tasks or gaps pile up — helps him succeed in both studies and work.
Mikhail became a developer intern at T-Investments at just 17. He currently studies at HSE Lyceum and works at T-Bank headquarters.
After winning the Olympiad, Mikhail had a fast-track to an internship at T-Bank: all he needed was to pass the interview and accept the offer.
Today, Mikhail is an Android developer on the T-Investments platform team. He focuses on code optimization and refactoring, while the teamwork and communication skills he gained at the Olympiad support him in his role.
After winning the Olympiad, Mikhail had a fast-track to an internship at T-Bank: all he needed was to pass the interview and accept the offer.
Today, Mikhail is an Android developer on the T-Investments platform team. He focuses on code optimization and refactoring, while the teamwork and communication skills he gained at the Olympiad support him in his role.
Stanislav became a PROD prize-winner in 2024, and just a year later returned to the finals as a mentor.
After a year in the "Design and Development of Information Products" program, he passed the simplified selection and landed an internship at T-Bank. Now, he is a frontend intern on the launch platform team, developing the frontend for an MVP release.
After a year in the "Design and Development of Information Products" program, he passed the simplified selection and landed an internship at T-Bank. Now, he is a frontend intern on the launch platform team, developing the frontend for an MVP release.
Vyacheslav Doroshenko
Anton Piskorskiy
Mikhail Potanin
Stanislav Gavrilin
18, Rostov-on-Don
19, Moscow
17, Moscow
18, Orenburg
How the Team Stage Unfolded in 2025
Experience the PROD Format at Hackathons in Your City
Winners of hackathons get direct entry into the second preliminary round of the Olympiad
Hackathons last for three days. In that time, you’ll work with your team to deliver a project, gain new skills at learning intensives, and network with industry experts
PROD Hackathons are your chance to test-drive the Olympiad format and build a prototype of a real IT product — an app or a service
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone can register and take part in the first preliminary round, regardless of age, educational institution, or country of residence. There is no participation fee.
Only school students may continue into the second round.
Only school students may continue into the second round.
No, everyone is welcome to join.
- Winners and finalists are the participants who score the highest in the individual and team tours of the final round.
- The number of winners in the final round is capped at 8% of the actual total number of finalists.
- The overall number of winners and finalists in the final round is capped at 25% of the total.
- The Olympiad results are based on the cumulative scores across all rounds.
- Winners and finalists of the first round.
- Winners of PROD hackathons.
- Winners and finalists of the second round from the previous year.
In both Russian and English. You can choose your preferred language when registering.
We cover accommodation and meals for the entire duration of the team stage in Moscow. Travel to Moscow and any extra costs for early arrival or late departure are paid by the participants themselves.
Yes. Each country may have one chaperone accompanying participants from that country. We will cover their accommodation and meals for the entire duration of the team tour in Moscow.
Olympiad winners and runner-ups will have the opportunity to take a one-year foundation course in Russian language at HSE University free of charge. The course consists of two semesters and is held in person in Moscow. You can find more details about the course on the HSE University website.
It takes place in the Moscow Region as an in-person event. Finalists are grouped into teams of 3−5, work on a case over several days, and then present their project.
It depends on the country you live in. Check the visa requirements on the dedicated visa page.
No, we do not provide full visa support for international students. If you face difficulties with visa processing, you can contact us at info@prodcontest.com.
No, flights are not covered.
Yes. Appeals are possible in all rounds except for the team tour of the final round. The process is a survey where participants can justify why they believe their solution was graded unfairly.
T-Technologies Group
A tech company building an ecosystem of financial and lifestyle services for individuals and businesses.
The T-Technologies team creates fintech products used by over 51 million people — including T-Bank, T-Education, T-Business, T-Investments, and more
The T-Technologies team creates fintech products used by over 51 million people — including T-Bank, T-Education, T-Business, T-Investments, and more
Central University
A new-generation Russian university that applies the STEM approach in education: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It was established in partnership with 60+ leading companies and organizations.
At Central University, students gain strong fundamentals and apply them to real business challenges
At Central University, students gain strong fundamentals and apply them to real business challenges
HSE University
A national research university where students explore natural sciences, economics, humanities, and creative fields. HSE is one of the country’s top universities, renowned for preparing strong AI specialists. With close ties to industry, programs stay cutting-edge, and students tackle real-world tasks while still studying
HSE Faculty of Computer Science
Founded in 2014 to train IT specialists. The faculty offers paths ranging from mathematics and machine learning to software engineering and development.
Here, education, research, and industry are closely integrated: students develop in-demand skills, and prove them through victories in Olympiads and hackathons
Here, education, research, and industry are closely integrated: students develop in-demand skills, and prove them through victories in Olympiads and hackathons
Antiplagiat
One of the leading systems for detecting text plagiarism, helping to maintain integrity in education and science while supporting copyright. For source code verification, the company develops a specialized product CodeChecker.
At the PROD Olympiad, CodeChecker verifies the originality of source code in the second stage, reducing the risk of violations and simplifying the work of organizers.
At the PROD Olympiad, CodeChecker verifies the originality of source code in the second stage, reducing the risk of violations and simplifying the work of organizers.
PROD Community
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We answer Olympiad-related questions. You can also reach us by email at info@prodcontest.com or by phone at +7 (495) 628 03 45
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