On July 9, 2026, the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Science Games, organized in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), was held at the “Russia – My History” Museum in Yakutsk.

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Anatoly Semenov, spoke about the results of the games:

Dear participants, guests, organizers, experts, and dear friends!
It is a great honor for me to welcome you to the closing ceremony of the III International Science Games!

These days in the heart of Yakutia were truly special – here life was in full swing, bold ideas were born, friendships were strengthened, and young minds boldly took on challenges that few adults could handle. Thanks to the Games, our republic once again became a magnet for the brightest young researchers from around the world. And now, in a flash, these Games are drawing to a close.

The III International Science Games brought together 549 participants from 15 countries and 22 regions of Russia. Special thanks go to our honored guests who shared these days with us: Igor Nikolaevich Baryshev, Director of the Resource and Methodological Center of the Talent and Success Foundation; Alexey Sergeevich Obukhov, Professor and Academic Director of the International Research School; Sergey Stanislavovich Goman, member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation; and Valery Evgenievich Egoshkin and Boris Ivanovich Medvedev, Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Your presence gave the Games a special status and underscored their importance for the scientific community.

The Games’ program was extensive and included seven events — three main events and four satellite events.
The Yakutia International Science Fair, an international conference and competition for school students’ scientific projects, brought together 158 participants with 89 projects from 11 countries and six regions of Russia. The conference consisted of four sections: mathematics and information technology, physics and engineering, life and environmental sciences, and social sciences and humanities. The project topics are striking in their depth and relevance—from the use of computer vision to assist the visually impaired to the study of the mammoth fauna of Yakutia, from modeling auroral precipitation using data from the Cholbon satellite to developing mobile systems for monitoring athletes’ health.
Following the conference, 41 participants received first-, second-, and third-degree diplomas. It is gratifying to note that 17 young researchers from Yakutia were among the prize winners. First place was won by: Saiyana Moskvitina, a 9th-grade student at the Namsky Ulus Gymnasium named after N.S. Okhlopkov; David Zorin, a 10th-grade student at the Suntar Polytechnic Boarding School; and Aurika Popova, a 9th-grade student at the Arctic School of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The overall winner of the conference was the delegation from the Valeh Educational and Cultural Institute from Iran, whose participants won the most prizes.

Yakut schoolchildren also successfully competed in the 33rd International School Olympiad “Tuymaada” named after Mikhail Andreevich Alekseev in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science. A total of 138 students participated in the Olympiad this year. The winners in the junior physics league were Theodore Grimm and Timur Mestnikov, students from the Republican Boarding Lyceum. Among the chemistry prize winners was Nyurguyaana Poselskaya from Secondary School No. 19 in Yakutsk. Alexander Antonov, a 10th-grade student from the Berdigestyakh Ulus Gymnasium, won the computer science prize. Aman Sivtsev from the Churapchinskaya Gymnasium and Vyacheslav Zakharov from the Physics and Technology Lyceum showed the best results in mathematics.

I would like to extend a special congratulations to the winners of the regional television humanities Olympiad “Smart Guys and Smart Girls of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia),” which took place on July 3rd with the participation of our long-time host, Dmitry Zhirkov. The overall winner was Artyom Spiridonov from the Physics and Technology Lyceum, and the runners-up were Liana Maksimova from the Arctic School and Marianna Khomudaeva from School No. 23 in Yakutsk. They have received an invitation to participate in the All-Russian Olympiad “Smart Guys and Smart Girls” in Moscow. This is a tremendous honor and recognition of their talent!

As part of the Games, the 16th International Research School’s space education program is being held at the Junior Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Participants from Russia and abroad are studying modern technologies in satellite communications, Earth remote sensing, and space data processing while solving real-world engineering problems. This is further proof that Yakutia is becoming more than just a competition venue, but a place where the future of science and technology is being shaped.

Furthermore, schoolchildren participated in the International Specialized Session “Diplomats of the Future,” where they learned the basics of diplomacy, and in the Media School, where they gained practical experience in journalism.

The International Educational Salon “Territory of Success-2026,” which brought together 130 teachers from Yakutia, other regions of Russia, and abroad, deserves special attention. Discussion platforms addressed networking with Sirius, the introduction of project-based activities, the implementation of the “Science to the Regions” project, and the strategy for developing mathematics education in Yakutia through 2030. We are convinced that the development of science begins with teachers, and we will continue to create conditions for the professional growth of our teachers.

Dear participants!
I want to thank you for your intelligence, your energy, and the unique atmosphere of creativity and honest competition that has reigned here all these days. At these Games, you didn’t just compete. You found like-minded people, shared experiences, and, most importantly, made true friends. I am confident that the community that has formed here will grow into a strong international scientific partnership of the future.

Special thanks go to our organizers, experts, volunteers, teachers, and mentors. You have created this unique platform where not only scientific ideas are born, but also true friendships between countries and continents. Your hard work, patience, and dedication are what make the Games possible!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the III International Science and Technology Games, I once again heartily congratulate the winners, runners-up, and all participants! I wish you continued growth, set the most ambitious goals, and confidently move forward!

See you again, and “Do science and make friends!”