The fifth Young Scientists Congress concluded at the Sirius federal territory in Russia, becoming the largest meeting in the event’s history and reflecting growing international engagement. TV BRICS acted as the congress’s global information partner.
Organisers reported strong growth over five years: applications tripled while the number of participating countries quadrupled. For the 2025 edition, 16,000 applications were received. Nearly 8,000 attendees took part, representing 89 Russian regions and delegates from 100 foreign countries, affiliated with 480 Russian and 44 international universities. Organisers said this turnout underlined rising global interest in Russian research and innovation.
The congress fostered cooperation across sectors, producing 47 agreements among businesses, academic institutions and public organisations. More than 20 major Russian companies supported the event—about 25 percent more than the previous year—demonstrating increased private-sector involvement in science and technology.
President Vladimir Putin met participants at the closing session, praising the event for promoting open dialogue and meaningful connections among young researchers and urging that science, like art and sport, transcend politics and bring people together.
The central plenary, titled “Energy of Science: From Knowledge Potential to Creating the Future,” was moderated by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. Chernyshenko said Russia’s long-term development rests on a solid scientific and technological foundation, noting national projects launched in 2025 and announcing two new projects, “Space” and “Bioeconomy,” planned to begin next year as central elements of that strategy.
The programme comprised more than 550 events, including panel discussions, lectures, masterclasses and film screenings. The BRICS Social Sciences and Humanities Research Forum convened young scholars from member countries to promote collaborative research and educational exchanges.
Organisers highlighted participant demographics: a record share—over 30 percent—already held academic degrees, and the average age of attendees was 32. Exhibition space expanded by 28 percent and showcased breakthrough technologies in healthcare, engineering and digital innovation, with more than 50 interactive exhibits demonstrating practical applications of recent research.
Language services were broadened, with sessions offered in seven languages, including English, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese and Farsi, supported by AI-based interpretation tools. The congress also hosted the inaugural Union State Prize ceremony, recognizing young scientists for outstanding contributions in the natural, technical and humanitarian fields.
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