Step Into the Role of a Developer
About Olympiad
Participation is free of charge
At Big Tech, apps and services are built by large teams that design the logic, write the code, and test it. The Olympiad includes tasks that reflect the everyday work of IT specialists.
Experience Industrial Software Engineering
You don’t need to know everything right away. We’ll show you how to solve tasks in UI development, server-side logic, and data processing. After that, you can dive deeper into whatever interests you most.
Learn Programming Step by Step
We welcome all students in grades 8 to 11 who enjoy solving applied problems and learning how technology works. If you’re into coding or building apps, that’s a plus.
Join if You Want to Try Your Hand at IT
The Olympiad has three rounds: two preliminary ones and a final round. In the preliminary rounds, participants solve problems and defend their solutions, while in the team stage, they work together on a shared project.
Solve Problems Individually and as a Team
School-Level Knowledge is Enough to Get Started
School-level knowledge of computer science is enough to get through the first round. Our PROD course and materials will help you prepare for the following rounds.
Dive into Development as You Go Through the Olympiad
From Olympiad Tasks to Your Own Projects
Opportunities
At the defense, you’ll present your project and check its logic together with experts. Their feedback will help you see what’s working well and what could be improved
Get Advice from IT experts
In the final stage, you and the other participants will turn an idea into a shared project together: split tasks, plan the work with a mentor, and present the result
Level up Your Teamwork Skills
At the Olympiad, you’ll meet people with similar interests. After the final, you can take part in hackathons and create projects together
Find Friends Who Share Your Interests
Education Grants and Internship Rewards
The opportunity to receive advantages for admission and internship selection depends on your grade level and your result in the final
Rewards
Fast-track admission
Fast-track admission and up to 100% tuition grant at Central University
Curiosity about life in all its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.
Discounts
Discounts on the HSE University and Central University joint bachelor’s program
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 process
Simplified selection process for a T‑Bank internship
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
Additional USE score points for admission to select universities
Conditions and the number of points depend on the university. Check the admission rules on the website of the university you’ve chosen
In accordance with HSE University’s official admission policies for undergraduate applicants
Exclusive branded merch
Exclusive branded merch from the PROD Olympiad
Grade
Status
Educational institution
Reward
10–11
Final round winners
Central University
Fast-track admission. 100% grant for the entire study period
10–11
Final round finalists
Central University
Fast-track admission. Grant covering 75% or more of the tuition for the entire study period
9–11
Final round winners, finalists, and participants
HSE University and Central University
Opportunity to get a discount of up to 90% on the joint bachelor’s program “Information Product Design and Development”
10–11
Final round participants
Central University
Fast-track admission. Grant covering 40% or more of the tuition for the entire study period
All grades
Final round winners and finalists
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Simplified selection process for a T-Bank internship
10–11
Final round winners and finalists
HSE University
Additional USE score points for admission to specialized programs
All grades
Final round winners and finalists
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Opportunity to skip the preliminary rounds of the Olympiad next year
9
Final round winners and finalists
Moscow State School No. 57
Opportunity to enroll in T-Class without selection. It’s a specialized class with an advanced programming curriculum
8
Final round winners and finalists
Presidential Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 239
Opportunity to enroll in T-Class without selection. It’s a specialized class with an advanced programming curriculum
All grades
Final round participants
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Branded PROD Olympiad merch
There are Two Qualifying Rounds Ahead,
Plus the Individual and Team Stages
All rounds take place online, except for the final team stage, which will be held in person in Moscow
01
October 21 — December 1
Registration
Submit your application by filling out the form below
02
December 4–7
First Preliminary Round
Take a test on the fundamentals of computer science and programming. You will have 120 minutes to complete it
03
January 15–25
Second Preliminary Round
You will work on a development case consisting of several tasks across different areas. You can choose which tasks to solve.
To prepare, you can review examples of last year’s tasks and webinar recordings in the Telegram channel.
Learn more about tracks and preparation▸
Who can take part in the second round?
— Winners and finalists of the first round.
— Winners of previous PROD hackathons.
— Participants of the “Reshis!” (“Take the Leap!”) tournament who scored 60 out of 100 points for the development task.
— Winners and finalists of the second round of last year’s Olympiad.
— Graduates and students of the Moscow School of Programmers who successfully completed one of the following courses with a final grade of “5”, “5-”, or “5+”:
1. “Application Architecture: Design Patterns and Databases”;
2. “Industrial Programming: A Practical Course”.
04
February 6–7
Online Defense of the Second Preliminary Round
Present your solution to the experts. Explain how the project works, why you chose this approach, and how you tested the result. Answer questions about your project
05
February 19 — March 1
Final Round, Individual Stage
Develop a project based on the Olympiad task. Webinars from T-Bank developers, HSE University experts, and Central University experts will help you prepare
06
March 6–7
Online Defense of the Individual Stage
Present your project to the experts, explain your decisions, and answer questions
07
March 11–16
Final Round, Team Stage
Take part in the project presentation round: create an IT solution together with a team and a mentor — an experienced developer. The program includes seminars and project work.
The event will take place at a venue in the Moscow Region. You will need to get to Moscow, while accommodation and meals are on us
Everything You Need to Prepare for PROD
First Preliminary Round
Practice with the sample test of the first round to get familiar with the platform and task format
Second Preliminary Round
Take courses, read study guides, and check out online textbooks by track: frontend, backend, mobile development, and ML
Course by Our Curriculum Team
Our instructors will show you step by step how apps are built. In this course, you’ll build an app and prepare for both the second and final rounds of PROD
Go to the course
Sample Tasks
Explore tasks from past seasons. Starting with the fourth season, the format of the second round changed: now participants solve one shared case with tasks across different tracks
Explore
Discover What PROD is Like at Hackathons Near You
Hackathons run for three days. The program includes working on your project, workshops, and time to connect with experts.
PROD hackathons give you a chance to experience what the Olympiad is like and build a prototype IT product: an app or a service.
Get Familiar with the Development Tracks
The opportunity to receive advantages for admission and internship selection depends on your grade level and your result in the final
Directions
Develop the server side of apps: set up data storage, handle requests, and manage calculations
Backend
Design website and app interfaces, the part of the product users interact with directly
Frontend
Build smartphone apps: games, services, and programs
Mobile Development
Set up the deployment and updating of machine learning models, and monitor their performance
MLOps Engineering
Find out How PROD Helps with School and Work
More than 10,000 participants from 63 countries registered for PROD in the 2025/26 academic year. Here are a few of their stories
Alexander Zamaraev
19, Izhevsk
In 2024, a friend invited Alexander to a PROD hackathon. He liked the format, and it gave him two goals: to take part in the PROD Olympiad and to study at Central University.
Alexander achieved both. After taking part in PROD, he was admitted to Central University and became a developer intern at T‑Bank. Now he balances studying with work, building digital services for the university.
Alexander achieved both. After taking part in PROD, he was admitted to Central University and became a developer intern at T‑Bank. Now he balances studying with work, building digital services for the university.
Ramir Vorobyov
19, Tolyatti
After PROD, Ramir was invited to an internship at T‑Bank. He became a frontend developer intern on the loyalty team, which builds the internal platforms used to launch offers for customers.
Ramir started out working on UI with React and Angular, then moved on to backend tasks with Rust and Go. He grew from an intern into a mid‑level developer, and also learned to look at code more broadly, understanding which features are needed and how to check whether an idea actually works.
As of September 2026, Ramir is balancing work with his second‑year studies in the business track at Central University.
Ramir started out working on UI with React and Angular, then moved on to backend tasks with Rust and Go. He grew from an intern into a mid‑level developer, and also learned to look at code more broadly, understanding which features are needed and how to check whether an idea actually works.
As of September 2026, Ramir is balancing work with his second‑year studies in the business track at Central University.
Matvey Merzlikin
17, Moscow
Matvey won the DANO Olympiad three times, and in 2025 became a PROD finalist. After the Olympiad, he decided to become a developer. Matvey built a chess engine, a program that calculates moves. His Olympiad experience helped him get into the T‑Bank team that develops code search. During his internship, Matvey wrote code in C++ and Go.
As of the start of the 2026/27 academic year, he’s balancing work with his first‑year studies in “Applied Mathematics and Information Science” at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science. At T‑Bank, Matvey works on Nestor Search, a search system for engineers, and helps build search into AI tools.
As of the start of the 2026/27 academic year, he’s balancing work with his first‑year studies in “Applied Mathematics and Information Science” at the HSE Faculty of Computer Science. At T‑Bank, Matvey works on Nestor Search, a search system for engineers, and helps build search into AI tools.
Semyon Loskutnikov
19, Zhukovsky
In 11th grade, Semyon came to a PROD hackathon. He enjoyed working on a project with a team and connecting with other people who were also into development. The Olympiad was the natural next step.
In the final, Semyon’s team took first place, and he became a PROD finalist. That result helped him land an internship on T‑Bank’s crawling team, which builds programs for automated data collection. After the internship, Semyon was offered a permanent spot on the same team.
Semyon enrolled in the joint HSE and Central University program “Information Product Design and Development” with a 90% discount.
In the final, Semyon’s team took first place, and he became a PROD finalist. That result helped him land an internship on T‑Bank’s crawling team, which builds programs for automated data collection. After the internship, Semyon was offered a permanent spot on the same team.
Semyon enrolled in the joint HSE and Central University program “Information Product Design and Development” with a 90% discount.
How the Team Stage Unfolded in 2026
Preliminary Round Results
We publish participant results after each round
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone can register and take part in the first preliminary round, regardless of age, place of study, or country of residence.
Only school students can continue on to the second preliminary round.
Only school students can continue on to the second preliminary round.
No, everyone is welcome to join.
No. The second preliminary round will have one shared case with tasks across different tracks. While solving it, you’ll be able to choose which ones to focus on.
Winners and finalists of the Olympiad are the participants who score the most points across the individual and team stages of the final round.
The number of final round winners is no more than 8% of the total number of final round participants.
The total number of final round winners and finalists is no more than 25% of the total number of final round participants.
We determine the Olympiad results based on individual rankings across all rounds.
The number of final round winners is no more than 8% of the total number of final round participants.
The total number of final round winners and finalists is no more than 25% of the total number of final round participants.
We determine the Olympiad results based on individual rankings across all rounds.
— Winners and finalists of the first round.
— Winners of PROD hackathons.
— Participants of the “Reshis!” tournament who scored 60 out of 100 points on the programming task.
— Winners and finalists of last year’s second round.
— Winners of PROD hackathons.
— Participants of the “Reshis!” tournament who scored 60 out of 100 points on the programming task.
— Winners and finalists of last year’s second round.
This round takes place in the Moscow region as an in‑person event. Finalists are grouped into teams of 3 to 5 people, work on a shared case over several days, and then defend their project.
Yes. If you don’t know how to write part of the code, ask an AI tool to explain the approach or suggest an example. The key thing is to check the answer and make sure you understand the logic behind the solution.
Yes. Appeals are possible in all rounds except for the team stage of the final round. It takes the form of a survey, where participants can explain why they believe their solution was evaluated incorrectly.
Russian and English. You can choose your language when you register.
It depends on the country you live in. You can find out whether you need a visa for the trip on the visa information page.
No, we don’t provide full visa support for international students. If you run into any difficulties getting a visa, you can write to us at info@prodcontest.com
No, flights aren’t covered.
We cover food and accommodation for the entire duration of the final round’s team stage in Moscow. Participants cover their own travel to Moscow, as well as any additional expenses if they need to arrive early or stay after the Olympiad.
T‑Bank and T‑Education
T‑Bank builds an ecosystem of financial and everyday services for individuals and businesses.
T‑Education creates programs for school students, university students, early career specialists, and teachers. The team runs Olympiads, courses, and internships, and collaborates with schools and universities
T‑Education creates programs for school students, university students, early career specialists, and teachers. The team runs Olympiads, courses, and internships, and collaborates with schools and universities
Central University
A Russian university that follows a STEM approach to education: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The university was established in partnership with more than 60 major companies and organizations.
At Central University, students gain fundamental knowledge and learn to solve real business problems
At Central University, students gain fundamental knowledge and learn to solve real business problems
HSE University
A national research university where students study natural sciences, economics, the humanities, and creative fields. HSE University also trains specialists in AI.
The university partners with Big Tech, which lets students apply their knowledge to real‑world tasks even while they’re still studying
The university partners with Big Tech, which lets students apply their knowledge to real‑world tasks even while they’re still studying
HSE Faculty of Computer Science
The Faculty of Computer Science at HSE University was established in 2014 to train specialists in IT. It covers a wide range of fields, from mathematics and machine learning to software development and engineering.
At the faculty, teaching, research, and industry are closely connected. Students take part in academic and research projects, Olympiads, and hackathons
At the faculty, teaching, research, and industry are closely connected. Students take part in academic and research projects, Olympiads, and hackathons
The PROD Community
Our communities on social media and contact information
Telegram
Everything that’s on VK is also available on Telegram
Support Bot
We answer questions about the Olympiad. You can also reach us by email at info@prodcontest.com or by phone at +7 (495) 628 03 45
Regulations for the PROD Industrial Software Engineering Olympiad
Frontend — development of user‑facing functions and the interface. PROD — the name of the Olympiad. ML — machine learning. MLOps — the deployment and maintenance of machine learning systems. Backend — the server side of a website. Fast track — a shortened admission path. Merch — branded company products. Case — a real‑world scenario. Angular — a tool for building web interfaces and applications. Hackathon — a competition. React — a tool for building website and application interfaces. Rust — a programming language for building fast and reliable programs. Go — a programming language for building the server side of applications and services. STEM approach — an educational model that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. CodeChecker — a technology that checks code uniqueness. C++ — a programming language.
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