Over the anniversary season of the XX All-Russian contest titled “My Country – My Russia,” participation has surged past the 100,000 mark. Officials announced this at a press briefing with representatives from the presidential platform Russia – the Land of Opportunities, the event’s organizer. The dialogue focused on the competition’s key stages, the profiles of the top candidates, and the support mechanisms available to contestants as well as the advantages awaiting successful participants.
During a summary of the intake campaign, Alexei Agafonov, the First Deputy Director General of the ANO, noted that the project has been part of the platform since 2019 and continues to exhibit solid, ongoing growth. He emphasized that this year saw a remarkable upsurge in interest from people eager to contribute to the prosperity of their local communities, with over 100,000 participants in the 20th season. In addition to residents of the Russian Federation, applicants from 25 foreign countries joined the competition, highlighting its expanding international reach.
Yuri Zubov, head of the Federal Intellectual Property Service, highlighted a rising trend among young and talented individuals who are contemplating the future. He explained that these aspirants aim to create their own intellectual products, and that the agency plans to provide robust support to help turn these ideas into viable projects. Rospatent intends to facilitate access to investors and nurture intellectual property initiatives as part of its ongoing assistance for promising ventures.
Lilia Gumerova, chair of the Federation Council committee on Science, Education and Culture and head of the Expert Council for the “My Country – My Russia” competition, reported that 3,211 experts have been selected to review entries this season. They will begin evaluating the work shortly, which is expected to yield fresh, creative projects with strong resonance for communities and stakeholders alike.
Officials expressed confidence that the upcoming rounds will spotlight new, inventive proposals that address real needs in urban and rural settings and receive broad community support. These efforts align with the program’s core aim: to involve young people in tackling pressing socio-economic challenges facing Russian cities and villages.
As a reminder, the XX season kicked off on February 2 with a gathering at the Federation Council attended by its chair. The central mission remains clear: empower youth to craft practical solutions for regional development, drawing upon diverse talents and lived experience. The project’s review phase, which follows a structured timeline, began on April 4 and is scheduled to continue through April 24, guiding a rigorous assessment process and setting the stage for subsequent stages of competition and support.”