International competition in mathematics for schoolchildren

Take part in the competition!

From 9 November 2026, students in Years 8–9 from non-capital cities in Russia (excluding Moscow and St Petersburg), as well as from the CIS and beyond, will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the XIII International GS Group Mathematics Competition and compete for personal scholarships from GS Group!

Organizer

GS Group holding is a Russian multisectoral investment and industrial holding company, operating on the basis of its own high technologies in the field of telecommunications and innovations. The production of innovative products is one of the core competencies of the GS Group. The Holding is actively exploring new markets.

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Prove that you are the best mathematician – solve tasks and win prizes!

Students in Grades 8–9 from non-capital cities of Russia (excluding Moscow and St. Petersburg), the CIS and beyond can enter the competition

Why should I participate?

Stages

First online round: 9 November — 25 December 2026;
Second online round: 10 January — 10 February 2027;
Third (final) in-person round: 21 — 31 March 2027.

Competition tasks

The questions are based on the Russian general school mathematics curriculum and are similar to those used in maths Olympiads. They will be available to attempt from 9 November 2026.

The first qualifying round comprises eight problems: three multiple-choice questions and five open-ended questions. The time allowed for the first round is 90 minutes (speed is not taken into account). The number of correct answers determines whether a participant progresses to the second qualifying round.

The second round of the competition consis of eight open-ended questions, ranked by difficulty. The time allowed is 180 minutes. The winners of this stage will proceed to the final (in-person) round to complete the tasks.

Organizers

GS Group is a Russian investment and industrial holding company, operating on the basis of its own high technologies in the field of telecommunications and innovation.

The St. Petersburg Presidential Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 239 is one of the leading centres for mathematical education, founded in 1918. The lyceum provides in-depth training in the exact sciences, brings together talented school pupils and helps them realise their potential.