The questions are based on the Russian general school mathematics curriculum and are similar to those used in maths Olympiads. The questions will be available to attempt in November (dates to be confirmed).
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 candidate progresses to the second qualifying round.
The second round of the competition comprises eight open-ended questions, ranked by difficulty. The time allowed is 180 minutes. The winners of this stage proceed to the final (in-person) round to complete the tasks.
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