156 solutions for Russian technological leadership were presented by the finalists of the CASE-IN championship

156 ideas for achieving technological leadership in various industries of Russia are presented at the final XI The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN", one of the projects of the presidential platform "Russia is a land of opportunity".  Schoolchildren, students and young professionals demonstrated their accumulated professional knowledge and skills, exchanged experiences with colleagues, received valuable guidance from experts and found like-minded people. Participants of 39 champion and prize-winning teams will receive additional USE points, privileges for admission to graduate and postgraduate studies, as well as career prospects.

"During the XI season of the CASE-IN, participants developed the theme of "Technological Leadership": they solved cases and completed tasks related to artificial intelligence, computing and data transmission, robotics, and industrial technologies, – said the founder and co-chairman of the CASE-IN championship Artem Korolev. – 156 youth teams managed to reach the finals – these are 660 participants of the School and Student Leagues, the League of Young Professionals, the Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction" and the Special League of PJSC "T Plus".

First Deputy Director General of ANO "Russia – the land of opportunities" Alexey AgafonovHe noted that CASE-IN has been providing a highly competitive environment for the development of industry youth for 11 years.

"The championship is being held for the fifth time with the support of the Russia – Land of Opportunity platform. Thanks to the project, participants gain personal and career prospects, as well as master competencies that will help them adapt and expand in the workplace in the future., " He told me Alexey Agafonov. – The best teams received prizes: for schoolchildren, these are additional points for the Unified State Exam when applying to partner universities, for students, preferential conditions for admission to the master's program, and young specialists will join the managerial personnel reserve of companies. Today, "engineer of Russia" sounds proud. Set ambitious goals for yourself and strive for your dreams. And let the emotions that you experienced at the finals be the driver for achieving new victories. I am sure you will succeed! And we will definitely help you in all your endeavors. We invite you to try your hand at our other projects, contests and Olympiads. This is a new chance for you to express yourself."

For three days, the teams presented their projects to the expert community. In awarding the authors of the best solutions Representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, ANO "Russia – the Land of Opportunities", the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs and industry partner companies of the project took part.

The final was held at the site of the partner of the NUST MISIS championship, with which CASE-IN has been cooperating for more than 10 years. Since 2014, the University has been a co-organizer of the Student League, and university students actively participate in competitions, repeatedly winning cups and medals.

On behalf of the hospitable hosts, the Rector of NUST MISIS greeted the participants. Alevtina Chernikova:"For students, the CASE-IN is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge they have gained, to try their hand at solving real production tasks developed by the business partners of the championship. This year, three NUST MISIS teams participated in the finals in the fields of Mining, Metallurgy, and Mining Machinery and Equipment. They demonstrated a high level of fundamental and practical training and coped well with solving cases. The winners and prize-winners of the "CASE-IN" will receive additional points upon admission to the Master's degree program at MISIS University."

On the first day of the final, on May 30, the youngest participants of the competition, schoolchildren, as well as future specialists in the mining industry and energy, spoke to the experts. The awarding ceremony was attended by the Head of the Personnel Selection and Development Department of ALROSA Natalia Petukhova, CEO of Mycromine Rus LLC Boris Kurtsev, HR Manager of the Mining Division of JSC MHC EuroChem Mikhail Lebedev, Technology and Development Manager at Kazanorgsintez Ruslan Khairov, representatives of partner universities of the championship.

The traditional partner of the "mining" areas of the Student League is ALROSA. Head of the Personnel Selection and Development Department Natalia Petukhova She noted that the finalists of the championship have gone through a difficult path of qualifying competitions and, regardless of the final results, are already winners.

"We live in the age of high technology, so in order to keep up with the times, it is necessary to be curious, keep track of all the latest technologies and trends in the profession, and also not stop developing. After graduation, today's students will face global challenges in the workplace. And by solving them, they will help Russia become a global technology leader.", - counts Natalia Petukhova. 

The finalists were also congratulated by the CEO of Mycromine Rus LLC Boris Kurtsev. By introducing its technological developments into the competitive part of the championship, the company annually helps mining and geological students find the most effective solutions to cases in the areas of Mining and Exploration.  

"The fact that you are here at the site of the final of the CASE-IN championship shows that you care about the future of the industrial complex and our country. There may be defeats on your professional path, but you must always find the strength to rise up and move forward to become highly qualified specialists.", - I was admonishing the students Boris Kurtsev.

HR Manager of the Mining EuroChem Division Mikhail Lebedev He shared that the CASE-IN championship is an effective platform for communication with students of universities and specialties relevant to the company.: "Promising students who are not afraid of big challenges and tasks and are ready to realize their potential and innovative ideas in real production have the opportunity to express themselves.. The company has the opportunity to consider talented students and offer them internships and internships in a real modern and safe production facility."

For future specialists mining industry The diamond mining company ALROSA offered to present advanced mining technologies that ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of the Yubileyny quarry in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), as well as to develop measures that will reduce the maintenance time of self-propelled machinery and increase the efficiency of repair personnel.

In the direction "Mining" The team of the St. Petersburg Mining University "Million Carats" rose to the highest step of the podium: Sergey Barkhatov (captain), Andrey Vasiliev, Egor Rastorguev and Vladimir Titov.

"We have proposed a comprehensive solution that helps to increase the stability of the sides of the Yubileyny quarry by introducing a system of deep microseismic monitoring of the sides and a set of methods for strengthening ledges. The experts highlighted our proposal to optimize the quarry mining technology by internal dumping of overburden and underground mining using a rock cushion.", - said the captain of the team Sergey Barkhatov.

According to the champions, each team offered interesting ideas and innovative approaches, which contributed to the development of innovation and technology improvement.

"At the competition, we gained the ability to work in a team, correctly assign responsibilities to each participant and plan time, were able to significantly broaden our horizons and gained experience working in the GGIS Micromine Origin&Beyond program., - said Sergey Barkhatov. – We are glad that we were able to exceed our expectations and achieve such success, which is proof of our professionalism. This will help us create effective and competent projects in the future, as well as expand our professional horizons for working in leading companies in the industry."

Silver went to the "Wind Rose" team of Belgorod State National Research University: Evgeny Kartashov (captain), Artyom Teleshenko, Artyom Chistyakov. The third place was taken by students of the Irkutsk National Research Technical University Alyona Melekhina (captain), Maxim Batrakov, Vladislav Yerofeyev, Nikita Efremov from the team Diamonds of Siberia.

A champion in the direction of "Mining machinery and equipment" For the second year in a row, the Mountain of Winds team won: Anastasia Sokhoreva (captain), Bobur Abdullaev, Natalia Volinkina, students of the Kuzbass State Technical University named after T.F. Gorbachev in Prokopyevsk, are two–time CASE-IN winners.

"The essence of our solution is to transfer most of the duties of inspecting heavy trucks from mechanics to artificial intelligence, as well as making predictions about the near failure., - the captain of the team talks about the development Anastasia Sokhoreva. –  We also propose to organize a place for mobile inspection and maintenance of dump trucks, in which a modular hangar and a diagnostic post can be installed, which will help improve working conditions for staff, as well as reduce physical exertion. The information accumulated in the database on the diagnostic and operational parameters of machines and reducing the load on humans will not only reduce the time for repairs and shift maintenance, but also increase the production capacity of the enterprise."

The champions believe that they were able to achieve the desired result thanks to full and comprehensive immersion in the topic of the case, a cohesive team and support from a mentor.

"The level of the finalist teams is getting stronger and stronger every year. The championship final impressed us with a large number of talented participants not only in the Student League, but also among schoolchildren., - Anastasia Sokhoreva admits. – On "CASE-IN" we were able to develop non-standard and analytical thinking, improve professional competencies, learn how to comprehensively approach the solution of problems and find different options in the shortest possible time. We are also learning to work more productively as a team with each championship, and at the moment we can proudly call ourselves a full-fledged "case family".

The second place was taken by students of the Platov South Russian State Polytechnic University Daniil Shakhov (captain), Daria Zubova and Semyon Semenist, united in the Mulberry team.

The bronze medal was awarded to the team of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia "Mountain Alliance": Karim Togola (captain), Margarita Bocharova, Leonid Kondratiev and Ivan Ryzhy.

"We presented a comprehensive solution to accelerate the maintenance of dump trucks during a shift inspection and optimize the work of repair personnel. It was proposed to introduce a quick refueling system, an automatic central lubrication system, robotization of dump trucks and AR technologies. Thanks to this, we plan to maximize the reduction of time at PIT stops, the safe introduction of work, full control over the condition of units and transport units, and optimization in the work of the repair department. With reduced downtime, profits and mining are increasing, which means that there are more opportunities to provide various fields in our country, because diamonds are required in jewelry, construction, medicine, space and nuclear programs.", - said the captain of the team Karim Togola.

The students from Moscow were able to get into the top three winners through the commitment and perseverance of all team members, the support of a mentor and the experience of participating in case championships.

High school students of grades 9-11 from Moscow, the Republics of Bashkortostan and Tatarstan, Irkutsk, Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and Yaroslavl regions, Altai and Krasnoyarsk Territories and Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug presented innovative solutions in the School League. On behalf of SIBUR– a partner of the School League, 12 teams analyzed the place of Kazanorgsintez, one of the largest producers of polyethylene and the only polycarbonate manufacturer in Russia, in the company's production chain and proposed promising areas for the company's development, taking into account the implementation of import substitution principles.  

Technology and Development Manager at Kazanorgsintez Ruslan Khairov He noted that after reviewing the presentations of schoolchildren, SIBUR specialists were pleasantly surprised and found fresh ideas for possible implementation.

"The finalists, working with a limited amount of information, managed to create competitive projects. Just move forward, discover new directions for yourself and never give up!", " He said Ruslan Khairov.

The young finalists were addressed by a member of the CASE-IN Hall of Fame, Professor of the Department of Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sources at the National Research University of MEI Konstantin Suslov: "I am glad to see on one site a large number of talented students who have found the strength to overcome all difficulties and reach the finals. Participating in the "CASE-IN" is your stepping stone into adulthood. I wish you to remain as proactive! Remember that your professional career and life path depend only on you!"

The Bunny Boys team became the best: students of school No. 1580 in Moscow, Vladimir Revin (captain), Arkhip Biryukov, Ivan Grebennikov and Nikolai Demin received gold medals, becoming two-time champions of the School League.

"We propose to create a cluster of new enterprises, including a modular factory and a research center, as well as introduce a new digital platform. All this will be a link in one large chain of low-tonnage production. This concept will solve the main problems in the field of Russian low-tonnage chemistry., - the captain of the team talks about the project Vladimir Revin. – A lot of work was done on the way to success: information search, analysis of the company and the Russian petrochemical market, economic calculations, etc. The well-coordinated work of the team allowed us to succeed for the second time. I would like to note that without Yulia Vladimirovna Kazakova's supervisor, we would hardly have been able to achieve this result." 

At the championship, the winners strengthened their professional skills, mastered teamwork, received valuable advice from experts and exchanged experiences with like-minded people.

"Success is something that you want to repeat over and over again. It is he who makes us move on. The final was remembered for the insanely cool opening ceremony, well-equipped classrooms, and an interesting interactive area. But the most striking event is the award ceremony: lots of light, loud ovations and unforgettable emotions!", - Vladimir Revin shared his impressions.

Next came the team "Atoms of White Phosphorus": students of school No. 32 in Ozersk Makar Labin (captain), Vladimir Vorobyov, Ivan Ivanov and Nikifor Malyshev.

The team of "Clever Girls", consisting of students from Lyceum No. 86 in Yaroslavl, Captain Daria Kazakova and Milana Molotkova, rounded out the top three.

"We proposed upgrading the polyethylene production process by adding digital sensors to the existing system, thereby reducing the number of defects. In polycarbonate production, our team proposed replacing existing reactors with new ones with the addition of a closed system of heat exchangers and a separator, which will increase productivity and profit. The issue of improving the safety of employees at the facility was solved by introducing cameras and a neural network." – the captain of the team told about the development Daria Kazakova.

Yaroslavl residents managed to achieve success in the championship due to properly organized teamwork combined with the help of a mentor.

"During the preparation, our mentor organized consultations with highly specialized specialists on issues that arise during the solution of the case. By setting priorities and correctly allocating time to complete tasks, we came to the final result." – the winners noted.

In preparation for the finals, students from Yaroslavl learned how to properly allocate time to solve a particular task and gained new knowledge about the chemical industry. The guys remember: from the first minutes of the final, there was a tense atmosphere, because each team had prepared interesting and well-thought-out solutions and wanted to win.

"The final "CASE-IN" is not only about case protection. This is a huge range of emotions experienced from excitement to joy. I really remember the feedback from the experts, the interesting interactive zone and the communication with the cool guys. The experts have indicated our strengths and growth points, so next time we will prepare to the maximum! After this success, there was self-belief and a desire to show that "Smart Girls" can do more.", - Daria Kazakova emphasized. 

On May 31, the strongest in the competition of future specialists in the petrochemical industry, energy, exploration, construction and engineering design, as well as current employees of PJSC T Plus, were determined. The winners were presented with well-deserved awards by the Deputy Director of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Alexander Vedekhin, Director of Communications of ANO "Russia – the land of opportunities"Sergey Kolyada, HR Director, Unified Energy System System Operator JSC Bayrta Perveyeva, Technical Director of Mycromine Rus LLC Gregory Fedotov, expert in the development of the employer's brand, adaptation and corporate culture of JSC NIPIGAZ Tatiana Beskhlebnaya, Senior Manager of the project "Implementation of ECONS and digital Efficiency boards" SIBUR Ivan Kiselyov, Yuri Grigoriev, Deputy Chief Engineer for Thermal Networks and Head of the Department of Thermal Networks at PJSC T Plus.

Welcoming the participants of the final, Deputy Director of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Alexander Vedekhinunderlined: "With your participation in the championship and your achievements, you confirm the popularity of engineering education among young people. Our task today is to increase the number of such projects so that even more schoolchildren take the Unified State Exam in physics and other specialized subjects, and university graduates find jobs in leading engineering companies and preserve the country's technological sovereignty with their work."

The case studies in the field of "Electric Power Industry" lasted two days. On the first day, tickets to the superfinal were awarded to 6 student teams from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tomsk, Volzhsky, Smolensk and Stavropol. On the second day of the final, the expert commission identified the winners of the direction.

On behalf of companies JSC "SO UES" and Rosseti The students presented a plan for the development of an electric grid facility in Siberia until 2030, taking into account the introduction of domestic innovative technologies and a plan for the development of hydropower resources and the development of hydrogenation facilities in Russia.

HR Director of JSC SO UES Bayrta Perveyeva He believes that students, working on company cases, gain unique experience in solving practical problems on the most pressing issues facing the Russian energy industry today.

"The ideal candidates for us are graduates who have completed all the stages of training: school – university – enterprise, " She told me Bayrt Perveyev. – But, of course, our doors are open to all energetic, purposeful, responsible, educated and focused on the continuous development of young professionals. Dear future university graduates, if you want to engage in interesting, highly intelligent work in a stable federal company, come to us to work as a System Operator!".

The Champions Cup was held aloft by students of Tomsk Polytechnic University Vladislav Retz (captain), Evgeny Bratchikov, Andrey Konukhov and Viktor Kutyavin, united in the CoolStory team.

"In the final, we proposed several technological solutions for the development of hydropower, - the captain of the team shares Vladislav Retz. – These solutions correspond to global trends in the development of hydropower, and also take into account the features and problems inherent in the UES of Russia. Some of them provided for the construction of new generating facilities, others for the modernization and elimination of "locked" capacities that exist without large capital expenditures, We carried out thorough work on the mistakes that we made last year when participating in the championship, which gave its result.  Of course, the help of mentors, scientific supervisors, played a significant role in the success. They helped us evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a particular solution, thereby screening out proposals that do not meet current plans for the development of hydropower and fuel and energy complex."

The champions said that they faced serious competition from participants in the field of "Electric Power Industry".

"Each of the decisions looks well-developed and balanced. I especially remember the construction project of a hydroelectric power plant in the western energy district of Primorsky Krai with the supply of 220 kV power to the grid, which involves the use of solar panels on the surface of the reservoir., - Vladislav Retz evaluates the work of his colleagues. –  According to colleagues, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish which of them has just recently enrolled in a bachelor's degree, and who is already completing the path to higher education and is practically a young specialist in fuel and energy companies. The superfinal procedure, which tests all teams for strength, deserves special attention. I believe that this format more objectively shows the level of knowledge and competencies of each of the teams, and also makes winning the final even more valuable."

In addition to the successful presentation, the students of the Polytechnic University remembered the productive feedback from experts, where they heard different points of view on their project. 

Next came the Slovo team representing the National Research University MEI: Dmitry Gabdushev (captain), Ilya Berdyshev, Vladislav Bitney, Evgeny Golokhvastov.

"We conducted an analysis of the UES of Russia and identified the places with the greatest limitations of the schemes for issuing hydroelectric power plants. We have proposed our solutions to release this "locked" capacity., - explains Dmitry Gabdushev. – Our development will solve the problem of the projected deficit due to lower capital investments regarding the construction of new generating capacities. In our opinion, the most important condition for success is a reliable and loyal team. It was versatility, versatility and cohesion that allowed us to overcome any obstacles. I would also like to note that our friends, colleagues, and mentors played a special role."

The competition in the competition of future power engineers at all stages of the championship was at the highest level, according to the students of the National Research University "MEI". In the struggle for victory, the teams successfully prepared solutions that were worked out from all sides and presented them to the experts with high quality.

"Every year, the bar for the quality of the proposed solutions is only increasing. Sometimes it even becomes difficult for experts to determine which development is the leader, since most of the proposed technologies are promising and require consideration for implementation., - Dmitry Gabdushev believes. – In the final, we plunged into solving real engineering problems with an already established team, once again confirming our high efficiency and cohesion, which will give us strength for further development and victories. We were also able to try our hand and knowledge in stressful conditions due to the limited amount of time. Such work strengthens the spirit, and the final success allows us to take a fresh look at approaches to solving engineering problems. I remember the words of one of the experts: "Solving teams in 2 hours is many times more effective than the results of work in 10 days."

The third place went to the Provecta Energy team, which included students of St. Petersburg Mining University Valeria Vorobyova (captain), Evgeny Zhiltsov, Roman Pozdnyakov and Maria Stepanova.

For future specialists petrochemical industry SIBUR has given the task to develop Kazanorgsintez, the only polycarbonate manufacturer in Russia. The participants developed solutions aimed at improving the efficiency of polycarbonate production.

Senior Manager of the project "Implementation of ECONS and digital Efficiency boards" SIBUR Ivan Kiselyov,awarding the winners of the "Petrochemistry" direction, he noted: «CASE-IN" it is the starting point for the beginning of the professional career path of the participants. Here they acquire new knowledge that helps them become broader specialists.  I am sure that we will see many of you again at major industry forums and production sites."

The student team "Initiators" of Kazan National Research Technological University became the winner of the "Petrochemistry" direction: Airat Kasimov (captain), Svyatoslav Klementyev, Anna Markhaeva and Timur Parsadanyan won the success.

"We have developed an automated polycarbonate production system at the Kazanorgsintez PJSC enterprise, - the captain of the team told about the development Ayrat Kasimov. – This system makes it possible to offset most of the risks during the complex polycarbonate manufacturing process, as well as increase the yield of a commercial product by several thousand tons and its quality, improving the economic performance of the enterprise. To save on imports and expand the range of the plant, we have proposed a scheme for the unique production of a new type of polycarbonate, which is currently being purchased abroad."

This is the fourth CASE-IN final for the winners. The level of solutions demonstrated by the teams is growing every year, the students note.

"At the finals, you are among the best representatives of your field and related engineering specialties. There is an atmosphere of great knowledge and success in the air, I want to share my experience with everyone and learn something new. The championship makes it clear that there is no limit to perfection and you always need to develop. For us, it is a source of positive emotions and self-confidence, an incentive to develop in new areas. On "CASE-IN "you have grown as specialists and gained the understanding that our knowledge can already be useful to companies and society today." – Airat Kasimov is sure.

The silver medal was awarded to students of Volgograd State Technical University Natalia Glukhovskova (captain), Igor Korsakov and Irina Makarevich from the Chemical Neural Network team.

The winners believe that the championship helps to understand the state of affairs in the industrial complex and is a bridge to major industry companies. For employers, the "CASE-IN" is an opportunity to see the level of training of future specialists.

"At the championship, we improved our teamwork skills, learned to listen to each other and find compromises and solutions even in difficult situations. Also here we have mastered systems thinking, without which it is impossible to create a high-quality project, and leadership skills.", - said the team member Irina Makarevich.

The student team "Invertum", which is represented by students of Tyumen Industrial University Andrey Bursov (captain), Alexander Greben, Nikita Yehlakov, Tatiana Miniakhmetova, rounded out the top three.

The CASE-IN championship, according to the winners, allows you to master professional skills and strengthen personal competencies.

"First of all, it is the experience of working in a stressful situation, mastering the material at an accelerated pace, the ability to find optimal solutions to the task and overcome emerging conflicts within the team., - emphasized the captain of the team Andrey Bursov. – The "CASE-IN" allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, which will help future engineers to integrate into the workflow faster, as well as participate efficiently in the development and operation of equipment."

Students plan to analyze the decisions of other teams and feedback from experts, which will later help them achieve more successful results and benefit society.

"In the future, we plan to work in a company where we can fully realize ourselves. Our profile is Chemical Technology, so we would like to solve problems related to our profession at the workplace, delve into technological processes and equipment, and solve production problems." – Andrey Bursov shared his plans.

Three years ago, at the initiative of JSC NIPIGAZ, the Student League launched a direction "Project engineering". Every year, more than 700 students show interest in the cases and offer their ideas to the company.

"The cases of our field and the decisions of the student teams allow us to monitor changes in the industry and the progress of the participants.  The results of the Championship should definitely be indicated in the resume, adding a weighty "CASE-IN Finalist" line to your achievements, which will allow you to stand out from other candidates. I am sure that in the future some of the participants will join the company and, perhaps, even become an expert of the Championship.", – the Expert on the development of the employer 's brand shared her opinion Tatiana Beskhlebnaya.

The company invited students to think about solutions that eliminate technical and economic barriers in design and construction activities and ensure the effectiveness of facility design.

The first place was taken by students of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Daria Shabunina (captain), Ekaterina Belova, Vadim Kudryavtsev and Ruslan Shaidullin, united in the PoliEngTeam team.

The team's comprehensive solution, aimed at using optimal natural gas liquefaction technology in the Arctic climate and the use of unmanned technologies in logistics and automated analytical control systems for sampling, will help minimize potential difficulties in the design, construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas plant in the Gulf of Ob.

"The final of the CASE-IN was memorable for our communication with partners and experts. After all, feedback helps to understand how you can improve your solution in the future and hear the opinion of reputable experts on the tasks set., - says the captain of the team Daria Shabunina. – It is not the first year that the organization of the finals has been distinguished by clear time management and a wonderful attitude on the part of the entire organizing committee. It is also worth noting the atmosphere on the court between the participants of the competing teams, who regularly communicate with each other, support each other and exchange experiences and emotions."

At the championship, students learned how to work in a limited time interval and make optimal decisions, broadened their horizons, increased their expertise and learned to think critically.

The second place went to the team "Complex of God": students of the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin Angelika Shelestova (captain),      Maria Klimbey, Daria Safina, Vladislav Tkachenko. The bronze medal was won by the Tech-Novatika team consisting of students from Irkutsk National Research Technical University Maria Sambulova (captain), Semyon Luppov, Alisa Soboleva and Mikhail Timofeev.

Students-for geologists On behalf of ALROSA, it was necessary to develop a method for searching for kimberlite bodies using aerial photography.

Technical Director of Mycromine Rus LLC Gregory Fedotov He stressed that the participants of the championship can take advantage of the shortage of personnel in the mining industry and try themselves in different professions, solving interesting and non-standard tasks.

"Reaching the final"CASE-IN" This is a significant achievement that proves that you are highly qualified specialists in your field. But this is not a reason to stop developing. It is necessary to acquire new knowledge and competencies, striving for greater heights. I am sure that you will succeed. The future of the industry and the whole country is in your hands", - He is sure.

The student team "Nuggets" of the Far Eastern Federal University coped best with the task: Miron Kiselyov (captain), Victoria Bakhtina, Maxim Nikolaichuk and Gavril Prokopyev.

The CASE-IN championship develops the skills of project activity and team interaction, which will be crucial when working at a large industrial enterprise, the winners believe.

"The championship provides a space for experts from different fields to communicate and involve students in the process of discussing current issues. It allows you to establish links between educational institutions and companies, which is an undoubted advantage for students., - says the captain of the team Myron Kiselyov. – I would like our future employer to focus on innovative technologies and cooperation with scientific institutions, as well as efficiency in the search for deposits. We are ready to be resourceful, open to experiments and new discoveries."

The vice-champions were students of Tomsk Polytechnic University Fedor Seyrov (captain), Ivan Vopilov, Alexandra Egorova and Alexey Yerofeyev, representing the Inglorious Nuggets team. The third place was taken by the team of the Northeastern State University "Fireflies": Mikhail Tanchenko (captain), Alexander Golovchan and Ruslan Solovov.

To the finals of the Special League PJSC "T Plus", which celebrates its fifth anniversary, has withdrawn There are 8 teams of the company's branches in the republics of Komi, Mordovia, Mari El and Chuvashia, Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Saratov and Orenburg regions, as well as in Perm Krai.

Welcoming the finalists, Yuri Grigoriev, Deputy Chief Engineer for Thermal Networks and Head of the Department of Thermal Networks at PJSC T Plus, noted: "A serious competitive struggle unfolded for the victory in the Special League, as a result, the teams shared only tenths of the points. 8 teams took part in the league: I am proud to work with these young specialists shoulder to shoulder, they are real professionals in their field."

Young power engineers told how they want to change the company's development strategy in terms of risk-based maintenance and repair management. (MRO).

The gold medal was won by the power engineers of the Mordovian branch of PJSC T Plus, Maria Medvedeva (captain), Irina Kuzina, Daniil Ratnikov and Valeria Savina, united in the Live S.team. The silver medals went to the Molotov Cocktail team, which is represented by specialists from the Perm branch of EnergosbyT Plus, Valery Pikulev (captain), Yulia Streltsova, Daria Pryakhina, Ksenia Tretyakova and Veronika Chupina. The three strongest were rounded out by the BRAIN POWER team of the Mari El and Chuvashia branch of PJSC T Plus: Pavel Rodionov (captain), Svetlana Kaznacheeva, Alexey Nazarov, Vika Terentyeva, Zulfiya Farakhutdinova.

On the final day of the finals, on June 1, the medals were shared by the participants of the student areas "Oil and Gas Business", "Metallurgy" and "Thermal Power Engineering", as well as the Student Special League and the League of Young Professionals. The State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation took part in the solemn ceremony honoring the winners. Anastasia Bondarenko, First Deputy head of the Rosmolodezh track.Career Artyom Ipatiev, Coordinator for work with partners of the Professional Development Project Implementation Department of ANO "Russia – the Land of Opportunities" Oksana Kondrashova, General Director of Metropolis LLC Alexander Vorozhbitov, Advisor to the staff at the management of Gazprom Energoholding LLC Elena Rusina, Head of the Department of International Business, Faculty of Management, St. Petersburg State University of Economics Natalia Trifonova, Deputy General Director for Geology, Geophysics and Field Development - Chief Geologist of PJSC YATEK Anton Nedosekin, Head of the Youth Work and Career Guidance Department at RUSAL Natalia Mironkina, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy at NUST MISIS Grigory Revnyakov.

State Secretary, Deputy Minister of Energy of Russia Anastasia Bondarenko - Guest of honor at the "CASE-IN" finals for several years.

"The championship is gaining momentum, expanding its scope and increasing the number of participants. This year, 10 industry areas were opened in the Student League alone. The School League and the League of Young Professionals are also gaining popularity, as well as corporate events for individual companies.,- noted Anastasia Bondarenko. - Every year, CASE-IN allows thousands of young people to work on topics that are strategically important for the industrial complex and master engineering professions, promoting the scientific thought of our country. I would like to express my gratitude to the team of the Reliable Shift Foundation and personally to Artyom Korolev for organizing this wonderful event. I wish the project to develop, and its participants to be proactive and achieve their goals."

First Deputy head of the Rosmolodezh track.Career Artyom Ipatiev underlined: "The CASE-IN championship allows schoolchildren, students and young professionals to prove themselves and create a prosperous future for themselves and their country. As part of the Rosmolodezh track.We develop stable communities of young professionals, and we involve guys who are just deciding on a career trajectory in our projects, where all the tools for self-realization in any industry are presented, which allows them to try their hand and build a path of professional development. More than 10,000 children take part in our projects."

Future metallurgists, on behalf of RUSAL, have developed import substitution mechanisms that will reduce the cost of aluminum production and ensure high product quality standards and implement ESG principles.

Awarding the winners and prize-winners, the Head of the Youth Work and Career Guidance Department at RUSAL Natalia Mironkina underlined: RUSAL has been supporting it for a long timeCASE-IN"but every year the participants surprise us more and more with their enthusiasm, drive, and desire to talk about themselves and their innovative developments. The expertise of the student teams is admirable and gives us the strength for new achievements. We want the participants of the championship to become our colleagues in the future and work on strategic tasks for the company."

The first place was taken by the TMNT team - students of Siberian Federal University Angelika Zinatullina (captain), Sergey Borodin, Kristina Semenova and Angelina Chan.

Krasnoyarsk students are participating in the championship for the third time. Last year, they fell a little short of the cup, taking second place. This season, the participants worked on their mistakes and were able to improve their results.

"Participation in the championship proved that you should never give up., – noted the captain of the team Angelica Zinatullina. – We believe that the championship is useful for both students and businesses. The championship helps students get out of their "comfort zone" and gain important professional knowledge. This is a huge opportunity for companies to look at potential employees in action. My colleagues and I like the field of ecology in which we want to work and develop."

Silver medals were won by students of St. Petersburg Mining University Ilya Kudrin (captain), Anastasia Gutyanskaya, Maria Zhiltsova and Ekaterina Turanova, united in the "Steel loving you" team.

"Our team offers a comprehensive project aimed at solving several problems at once., - they will explain Anastasia Gutyanskaya.  – Firstly, it is the development of the existing technology of complex processing of one of the types of industrial waste in order to extract aluminum oxide as the main significant component. Secondly, it is an increase in the processing of recycled aluminum, which will make production more environmentally friendly by reducing the carbon footprint. Thirdly, it is bringing enterprises operating at half capacity due to planned modernization to their design capacities."

In the final, the winners were able to communicate informally with real industry professionals and learned how to present their project to potential employers.

The student team of the South Ural State University (National Research University) "Bimetallic Vanity" rounded out the top three: Danil Afanasyev (captain), Ksenia Rybalchenko, Natalia Cherkasova.

Gazprom Energoholding LLC has initiated a new direction this season. "Thermal power engineering".Advisor to the Office of the company's management Elena Rusina She noted that students from 23 universities from 16 regions of Russia took part in solving an interesting and relevant case. The contestants identified defective sections of the thermal mechanical equipment using modern methods and equipment.

"Judging by the involvement in the work, the new direction attracted students, "I'm sure Elena Rusina. – Our experts highly appreciated the guys' solutions – these are promising ideas. We have selected champions and prize-winners from 10 finalist teams, and we will be glad to see the strongest participants on internships in Gazprom Energoholding LLC. Here you will be able to prove yourself in a real production environment and get a chance to find employment. I am convinced that the participating students "CASE-IN"a decent professional future awaits you."

Students of St. Petersburg Mining University Ekaterina Sedelnikova (captain), Olga Gorina, Olga Savenko and Ilya Safiullin had no equal: the team «WeHeat" won the Champions Cup.

The winners of the championship were able to develop skills related to information retrieval and analysis, teamwork and time management. The "CASE-IN" helped to gain invaluable experience, expand the circle of communication, and demonstrate the competencies acquired during university studies

"Our solution was different from others in its broad approach and innovation. We proposed to implement the existing PRANA predictive analytics system on Gazprom Zhnergoholding waste boilers, as well as install sensors and microphones on the bends of the collector pipes. The received signals will be processed using machine learning and big data methods", - the captain of the team reveals the essence of the development Ekaterina Sedelnikova.

The silver medals were awarded to the youth team «Gold Experience", which includes students of Tomsk Polytechnic University Roman Dadashov (captain), Alexandra Barkovskaya, Felix Salikhov and Nikolai Stetsov.

The participants admit that they met many talented and enterprising students at the championship, who demonstrated a good level of training and creativity in solving the problem. By competing with them, you can gain valuable knowledge and new promising ideas, the students from Tomsk are convinced.

"We have developed a new system of flaw detection and predictive diagnostics of waste boiler pipes. Its essence is the use of a marking substance that can be traced through the surface of the pipes. The benefit to society is to increase the service life of the equipment and its reliability, which leads to cheaper heat and electric energy.", - the captain of the team told about the project Roman Dadashov.

At the championship, the silver medalists were able to strengthen their performance and time management skills, improve critical thinking and learn how to overcome stress before performances.

The BRIGHT'ON team from Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin won the bronze medal: Igor Tetkin (captain), Natalia Bushueva, Alexey Nekrasov and Yulia Sysoeva.

"The essence of our solution was to create an intonational diagnostic system for thermal and mechanical equipment, which will allow us to identify the location and type of defect occurrence without stopping the equipment, as well as to predict the like in the future., - the captain of the team told about the development Igor Tetkin. – The secret to success is simple - it's the experience of participating in solving cases, because for some team members this is already the fourth final.  The level of competition was high, and teams from the country's leading universities presented their solutions and performed well."

The winners of the championship remembered the final meeting with old friends and the search for new areas for growth.

"Success in the championship for us is an indicator that we can implement and present a project that can be useful to companies in a short time. We need to keep moving and developing further to win the championship cup." – Igor Tetkin summarized.

Future specialists oil and gas industry On behalf of YATEK, we have developed cost-effective technologies for the production of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) from by-products of oil extraction and refining, gas condensate, natural gas purification and other sources at oil and gas fields in the East Siberian region.

Deputy General Director for Geology, Geophysics and Field Development - Chief Geologist of PJSC YATEK Anton Nedosekin He noted that the "CASE-IN" allows you to discover fresh ideas and see non-standard solutions even for experienced specialists.: "You, ambitious young people, help established professionals develop and find new incentives. When I was a student, there were no such projects, and we just had to dream about the chance to prove ourselves. Therefore, make the most of the championship and continue to create an atmosphere in which global projects are born. To the winners "CASE-IN" I wish you to set new global goals for yourself, and for the participants who have not achieved success, do not give up and take part in the championship again. You will certainly succeed!"

The student team "Camera Processing", which is represented by students of Tomsk Polytechnic University Zakhar Kaiser (captain), Sergey Buksha, Yulia Kucherova and Sofia Nesterenko, concluded the performance with a victorious triumph.

The championship taught the winners how to work with large amounts of information and work out a solution efficiently. In their project, they proposed using digital technologies to deliver liquefied petroleum gases to the population of Yakutia.

"This will increase the range of delivery of gas cylinders to remote and sparsely populated places, as well as make their operation safer. We also devoted a significant part of the decision to the economic assessment of the project and calculations of field development indicators. We believe that the solution in one form or another will be implemented and will benefit people., - said the captain of the team Zakhar Kaiser. – Our solution is based on a systematic approach. We have taken into account all the key points and possible risks as much as possible, and have come as close as possible to the situation on the markets and in the region. Special attention was paid to the design and structure of the presentation: it should be logical so that experts can understand and evaluate all the ideas."

At the final of the "CASE-IN", students remembered the interactive zone from partner companies, where they talked with leading experts and received invitations to internships.

"Winning the championship was a cherished goal, our team participated for the second time. I remember how we looked at the decisions of the winners of previous years and studied them carefully, just two years ago it was an exorbitant level for us. At such moments, our progress becomes tangible.", - Zakhar Kaiser shares his opinion.

The Power of Thought team of Samara State Technical University was slightly behind the champions: students Tatiana Ivanova (captain), Vyacheslav Samoilov, Galina Shkatko and Gore Shushanyan received silver medals.

In third place is the Lagrange's Theorem student group, which includes students from Irkutsk National Research Technical University Evgeny Rudykh (captain), Sergey Kobylinsky, Viktor Kovrizhnykh and Mikhail Semykin.

The debut competition turned out to be gambling and exciting. The Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction", which is partnered with the Metropolis company. 10 teams future architects, designers, designers and engineers from St. Petersburg, Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod we presented to the expert commission the complex concepts of a four-star hotel in Kaliningrad with a room stock of at least 200 units and a total area of no more than 12,000 square meters. m.

General Director of Metropolis LLC Alexander Vorozhbitov noted that More than 400 students from 7 Russian universities participated in the project.

"It is pleasant that the difficult task developed by our experts did not scare off the participants. 52 teams went through the hardest sprint of two and a half months and developed unique and interesting projects. The competition for the prizes was the highest, the teams of the third and fourth places were separated by only 0.01 points. However, regardless of the final result, we believe that all the finalists did a great job and were able to gain practical knowledge. The winners and prize-winners of the competition will be able to complete a paid internship in any of the branches of our company with the possibility of further employment", " He told me Alexander Vorozhbitov.

The first two places were taken by universities from the Northern Capital. The Championship Cup is awarded to students of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, united in the BROIZ team.

Team Captain Ekaterina Zorina He notes that the final of the championship was an important event for all participants, summing up a thorough two-month work. The team was the last to defend their project, so the future winners were extremely tense.

"During the assignment, we have developed architectural, planning and design solutions for the building's internal power supply, water supply, sanitation and fire extinguishing, - shares the nuances of development Ulyana Popova. – We managed to develop a hotel project not only with beautiful parametric facades and thoughtful layouts, but also well-developed engineering networks. The facade solutions reflect the water theme: the sea wave is the leitmotif of the architectural concept and provides a reference to amber. The interiors also focus on amber, which is why the hotel was named "AmberREST".

This is not the first time the team members have participated in the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship, so they already understood the specifics of the competition and had experience working in a short time.

"We were pleased to learn that a special league is being held in our field of study – Architecture, Design and Construction, - he remembers Olga Chernaya. – This was the impetus to hone your knowledge and skills in the profession in which we want to develop in the future. We managed to achieve success in the competition due to knowledge, perseverance, determination and solidarity. Each team member knew their task and carried it out responsibly, while no one refused to help if they needed it. All the related sections worked together, compromised, consulted, so it turned out to be a worthy comprehensive project."

"At the stage of team formation, each of us chose his own role for the development of the project, thereby defining a huge field for study for the next two months., – She told me Lyudmila Morshchkova. – We are the future civil engineers. There were no experienced designers of engineering sections among us, we only had the minimum base that a student can get during his studies at a university. Everyone's task was to study the vast amount of information in their field and provide a competent solution in accordance with the tasks set. To get a comprehensive solution and avoid collisions, the entire team needed to set up communication to ensure an operational solution to all the difficulties that inevitably arose during the development of the project."

According to the champions, the level of decisions of the teams from other universities was quite high and met the terms of reference and evaluation criteria. The intense competition for the first place contributed to the search for the optimal approach to solving the case and helped the BROIZ team win the cup.

"For us, success is when the visible result is many times more extensive than the labor costs. – admits Valeria Kozodaeva. – At the championship, we were able to strengthen our professional and flexible skills and make ourselves known to the experts of the Metropolis company. Right now, we have open paths of development in the field of architecture and construction, one of which is a long-term internship at this company. We will try our best not to miss the chances for growth and show our strengths so that the wave of success does not leave us."

Silver was won by the PROFECTUS student collective, which represents St. Petersburg Mining University.

"When developing the project, we tried to make the stay of the hotel's guests and visitors as comfortable as possible, we tried to create a building that would fit into the environment, reflecting the main features of Kaliningrad and modern trends in architecture., - explains the captain of the team Sofia Mikhailova. – A distinctive feature of our project is the Diagrid load-bearing structure, which not only reduces the load on the foundation compared to the reinforced concrete structure, but also adds a certain aesthetic to the facade solution. In our opinion, it was for this design that we received a special "Breakthrough Solution" nomination. After all, we have not only shown how our design and architectural solutions are combined with each other, but also considered and studied the advantages of such a combination."

By participating in the championship, young people mastered the skills of teamwork, gained new knowledge in the field of design and construction, and also learned how to speak to a large audience and present their ideas.

"Winning the championship, of course, reflected our goals and intentions. We do not think to rest on our laurels and we will definitely take part in the following projects. The high result at the first championship motivated each of us to further develop and improve our professional skills.", - Sofia Mikhailova emphasized.

The third place was taken by the team of Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering "KGASU-1". The bronze medalists believed in themselves and their project, therefore, in their opinion, they were able to achieve success.

"We have designed a modern hotel in Kaliningrad that fits perfectly into the existing building and master plan. According to our drawings, you can actually build an object right away., - shared the captain of the team Maxim Pavlov. – We have built a full-fledged team interaction, heard each other and comprehensively approached the issues that arise. In addition to a good and competent organization, we remember the final with relevant feedback. We were also able to get information about organizations where we can do an internship or internship."

This is the first experience of participating in such projects for representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan. At the championship, they were able to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learned how to build teamwork, present ideas and defend their position.

"Teamwork skills are by far the most valuable thing we've acquired at the Special League. Tight deadlines force you to be mobile, not waste time thinking too much, and do it without hesitation."– Maxim Pavlov noted.

League of Young Professionals This year's final brought together a record 20 teams from 19 industrial companies in Russia. The participants presented to the experts the technological challenges and breakthrough technologies that will shape the future of carbon-neutral energy and resource-efficient energy consumption worldwide (Net Zero).

Head of the Department of International Business, Faculty of Management, St. Petersburg State University of Economics Natalia Trifonova He believes that the last League of Young Professionals was a big step in the implementation of technological leadership projects by leading domestic companies.

"The teams of young professionals demonstrated fresh ideas, skills and interest in the development of companies and the industry. Participants respond to problems in the manufacturing sector, see prospects for their solution, are able to think ahead and are already involved in a competitive environment and a promising agenda. They presented thoughtful solutions that are united by the beauty of ideas and ideas. The championship featured a professional and highly motivated jury, which was distinguished by unity and consistency of actions. The experts, having familiarized themselves with the innovative solutions of the contestants, saw in them the potential and impetus for the development of the Russian energy industry.", - shared her opinion Natalia Trifonova.

In the first place is the Novy Port TECHNOLOGIES team, which is represented by employees of Gazpromneft-Yamal LLC Askar Saifullin (captain), Danil Ulyanov, Nikita Safin and Vladislav Fateev.

"Participation in "CASE-IN" allows you to form a special mindset, the ability to look at any problems from the outside, as well as the ability to quickly make decisions in a short time. The championship also develops unique leadership qualities in young specialists, which will further contribute to the development of the company and the entire industry.", - the captain of the team told about the advantages of the championship Askar Saifullin.

The silver medals were awarded to Denis Shiryaev (captain), Lyubava Bukhtoyarova, Andrey Tyulin and Alexander Khvalin, young specialists of Sibur-Kstovo LLC, who joined the Challenge accepted team. The South team rounded out the top three: employees of NIPIGAZ JSC Anna Shatokhina (captain), Margarita Rodionova, Egor Malinov and Pavel Shpuntov.

The champions and prize-winners of the XI season received valuable prizes. The award for the best students will be privileges for admission to master's and postgraduate studies at 24 universities, internships and internships in partner companies with the possibility of further employment.  

The winners of the Special League "Architecture, Design and Construction" will receive cash prizes in the amount of 100,000 to 300,000 rubles and an invitation to work at Metropolis. The company has prepared paid internships for the league finalists.

The winning students will receive additional USE points upon admission to bachelor's degree programs at one of the 109 partner universities of the championship in 53 regions of Russia.  

The winners of the League of Young Professionals and the Special League of PJSC T Plus will be rewarded with new opportunities for career and professional growth, as well as inclusion in the managerial personnel reserve of companies.

The authors of the best ideas will also participate in industry youth educational forums and travel around Russia as part of the "More than a Journey" program.

The organizers of the CASE-IN championship are the Reliable Change Foundation, the Non-profit Partnership Youth Forum of Mining Leaders and AstraLogica LLC. Co-organizer of the Season XI finale - University of Science and Technology MISIS.

The "CASE-IN" project of the presidential platform "Russia – the land of opportunities" It is implemented within the framework of the federal project "Social elevators for everyone" of the national project "Education".

The project is being implemented using a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for the development of civil society.

The CASE-IN Championship is included in the Science to Win initiative And the plan The Decade of Science and Technology, which will be held in Russia in 2022-2031.