About the project

The International Competition and Workshop “Challenges of Multipolarity” is a key event for Russian
and foreign students and young professionals in the fields
of political science, law, history, sociology,
and economics.

First held in 2023, the Competition and Workshop will once again bring together talented humanitarians to jointly find solutions to pressing challenges and explore opportunities for the development of the humanities in a multipolar world.

The Workshop is organized with the support
of The Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.
During the online stage, participants will attend lectures by leading experts, complete research assignments, and work on  case studies from project partners in international teams.

The best teams will be invited to the in-person stage of the Workshop in Moscow,
where they will  take part in a hackathon, panel discussions, meetings with representatives of key institutions,
and have the opportunity to present themselves to the professional community.
Main goals of the Workshop
  • Knowledge Exchange
    Creating conditions for professional exchange and strengthening cooperation between young representatives of the humanitarian academic community from Russia and abroad
  • Research and Design
    Developing theoretical approaches and practical solutions for addressing current challenges in the development of the humanities
  • Formation of the international community
    Establishment of an international community of professionals and academics in humanities disciplines
Benefits of Participation
  • Strengthening cooperation among young members of the humanities academic community

  • Professional exchange between representatives of the humanities

  • Meeting with organizations that apply humanitarian knowledge in practice
  • Development a permanent club for young humanitarians, united by common values and interests
Terms of participation
Russian and foreign representatives
of the humanitarian academic community
Aged 18–35
Fields of study: political science, law, history, sociology, economics
Proficiency in English at B1 level or higher

For participants selected for the in-person stage - flights, accommodation, meals, and visa support will be covered by the organizers

Workshop stages
Online application
via the project website
December 1, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Registration in the Telegram bot and passing the selection stage
December 8, 2025 - January 14, 2026
Results announcement
January 30, 2026
Educational online stage
February 5 - 20, 2026
Practical online stage
February 23, 2026 - March 16, 2026
Final in-person
stage in Moscow
for the best teams
April 27 - 29, 2026
Passing the selection stage
Registration
in the Telegram bot
The first step is to register
in the Workshop's Telegram bot
Complete an Online Test in Your Chosen Field
The next step is to take a thematic online test in your chosen field. A link to the test will appear in the Telegram bot after registration.
Record and Submit a Video Presentation
Finally, record and submit a short video presentation via the Telegram bot, explaining your motivation for participation in the Workshop
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