Artem Korolev

Founder of the International Engineering Championship CASE-IN, Director of the Charity Fund «Nadezhnaia smena»

Strategic manager and leader of federal educational ecosystems. Creates conditions in which young people unlock their engineering, professional, and leadership abilities, solve real‑world industry challenges, and take a conscious step into their profession.

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«CASE-IN is not just a competition. It is an opportunity for a young person to test themselves on a real task, to receive support from the professional community, and to take the next step in their education and career».

Artem Korolev

How CASE-IN came into being: from an industry challenge to an international championship

The history of CASE-IN began with a question: how to make engineering and mining professions interesting for the new generation.

In the early 2010s, the mining industry faced a talent shortage. Young people did not always see it as an attractive professional trajectory. A community of young miners was forming around the Non-Profit Partnership «Youth Forum of Mining Leaders,» and it needed a more active format than a typical conference.

This is how the idea of a case championship emerged, where participants don’t just listen to presentations but solve real production problems faced by companies, work in teams, and defend their proposals before industry experts.

The first CASE-IN team was trained from a coworking space, largely with the help of volunteers. In the first two years, Artem Korolev personally attended the selection stages in Russia and the CIS countries, building the project and the community locally.

Today, CASE‑IN brings together schoolchildren, students, young professionals, educational organizations, companies, and experts, and the case method has become the foundation of an entire system for the practical training of engineering personnel.

The key idea

The main outcome of CASE-IN is not just winning the final, but the people who find a profession, receive community support, and continue to develop the industry.

Chronology

2011
Community development

The development of a community of young representatives of the mining industry.
2013
CASE-IN launch

The launch of the first season of the CASE‑IN International Engineering Championship.
2014
Fund «Nadezhnaia smena»

The start of work as the Director of the Fund «Nadezhnaia smena»

Leader of federal educational ecosystems

15 years of experience in developing large-scale projects at the intersection of government, business, and society

Artem Korolev’s expertise lies in scaling up educational initiatives, managing teams, developing strategies, and interacting with federal agencies, corporations, and educational organizations.

Under his leadership, a mixed socio-commercial project model is being developed, along with digital platforms and products for implementing and managing youth initiatives.

Key indicators

50+: projects in the Fund’s «Nadezhnaia smena» portfolio
65+: employees on the team
200+: freelance analysts, teachers, and experts
12: federal executive authorities in cooperation
100+: universities and companies in the partner network
50+: corporate partners, respectively

Experience in management and sectoral work

2014 — present

Director of the Fund «Nadezhnaia smena»

Developed and implemented a fund development strategy, increasing the portfolio of projects from 4 to 50.
I formed a team of 60+ full‑time employees and a network of more than 200 external experts.
He established cooperation with federal agencies, 100+ universities, corporations, and industry organizations.
He created a socio-commercial model for the foundation’s operations, involving both public and corporate funding.
Launched digital products for hosting championships and managing youth projects.

2006 — 2012

Work at the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

He coordinated issues related to the development of the coal and peat industries, as well as international cooperation in the energy sector.
He participated in working groups aimed at shaping state policy in the fuel and energy sector.
He interacted with regional administrations, industry companies, and business associations.
He contributed to the development of more than five regulatory acts aimed at advancing the industry.

Educational and personnel initiatives on a federal scale

CASE-IN International engineering championship

The ecosystem of engineering competitions for schoolchildren, students, and young professionals in the fuel and energy and mineral resources sectors. Annual reach — more than 15,000 participants, 100+ universities and companies.

Result

The project’s reach increased by 300 % over five years, and a sustainable mixed-finance model was established.

Федеральные молодежные форумы ТЭК

«Gornaia shkola», «Energiia molodosti», «Sistemnaia energiia», «Shkola liderov energetiki», as well as industry forums of companies. The total reach is more than 5,000 participants annually.

Result

Building a talent pool and developing partnerships with more than 30 companies, regions, and universities.

Youth Days of Federal Forums

Curator of the youth days at the Russian Energy Week, the Caucasus Investment Forum, and the All‑Russian Occupational Safety Week.

Result

Creating platforms for the best young representatives of the industries, summing up the results of competitions, and launching new programs.

Corporate programs for the fuel and energy complex

More than 30 projects annually: talent pool and young professional development programs for JSC «SO UPS», PJSC «Rosseti», JSC «SUEK», PJSC «Gazprom», and other companies.

Result

Developing employee engagement, project competencies, and internal corporate communities.

To help young people find their calling.

Create opportunities for development through real-world tasks, practical experience, mentoring, and interaction with industry leaders.

CASE-IN is not just a competition. It is a space where a person can test their knowledge, receive feedback, meet employers, and determine their further educational and career trajectory.

Practical management and leadership tools

Artem Korolev’s materials are posted on the educational platform «Course on the Case».

2 hours · free of charge

«Managed life»

Creating a personal mission, defining life roles and goals, managing personal and professional projects, annual, weekly, and daily planning.

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1 hour · online

«Moderator of the public event. The basics»

Preparing and conducting forums, conferences, and discussions, managing the schedule, speakers, audience, and unforeseen situations.

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Educational library

All educational materials

Master classes and courses on project management, teamwork, engineering education, energy, and the development of youth initiatives.

Go to the materials

Upon request

Quick start for a manager

A practical masterclass for project managers and teams on key tools for effective management. Participants will learn how to plan work and team workload, set tasks and delegate, build work processes, motivate employees, and monitor results.

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The case method in engineering education

Artem Korolev is the author and co-author of publications on human resource development, youth policy, and the integration of engineering cases into the educational process.

Study guide · 2019

«Engineering case study: from practical tasks to innovative solutions»

Korolev Artem Sergeevich is a member of the author team.

A collection of engineering cases from the CASE-IN championship for 2017–2019 and methodological materials for their use. The publication is intended for students, high school students, teachers, and young professionals.

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Methodological recommendations · 2019

«Methodological guidelines for using engineering cases as a measuring tool»

The use of case studies for the development and assessment of professional competencies.

The publication presents approaches to group problem‑based learning, analysis of specific situations, and assessment of the results of solving engineering cases in the educational process.

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Professional foundation

Achievements and awards

The «Shakhterskaia slava» badge, 3rd and 2nd classes.: For the contribution to the development of the fuel and energy sector.
Advisor of the State Civil Service of the Russian Federation, Class 2: The class rank was assigned for work at the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation.
Winner of the «Manager of the Year – 2025» competition: The CASE-IN project is presented in the «Social Project» category.
Working groups of the Ministry of Energy and Rosmolodezh: Participation in discussions on personnel policy and youth initiatives.
Gratitude from the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation: For the development of industry‑specific and youth projects.