As part of the "Innovator's Day," the guild "Frontiers of Science" invested 10 million rubles in the Russian service "POVUZAM," which helps schoolchildren and applicants choose a university to enter. The official check presentation ceremony took place in Moscow. The funds received will be used to develop the platform: connecting new universities, expanding into regions, developing interactive tour formats, technical improvements, and expanding the team.

The service was created by Oksana Ashirova and Vitaly Sorokin, graduate students at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). It helps future students not only choose a university but also immerse themselves in its atmosphere through tours, consultations with teachers and students, and assistance in preparing documents for admission.

To date, 57 leading Russian universities are connected to the platform, among which are:

·         Moscow Polytech

·         HSE University

·         Bauman Moscow State Technical University

·         ITMO University

·         RANEPA

·         Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

·         University of the Government of Moscow

During the tours, applicants get acquainted with the scientific developments of universities: from robots and racing cars to 3D printers printing food and biomedical prostheses. This allows them not only to learn about educational opportunities but also to be inspired by science and technology.

The guild "Frontiers of Science", which supports fundamental research and education, sees "POVUZAM" as a tool for finding and developing young talents.

Galina Malygina, co-founder of the guild, noted:

"Education should be interesting and accessible. "POVUZAM" gives schoolchildren the opportunity to "try on" a future profession, see advanced technologies, and understand where to go next. Today's applicants are tomorrow's scientists, engineers, doctors who may make a breakthrough in space exploration."

Oksana Ashirova, co-founder of the service, added:

"We help young people consciously choose a profession. Those who come to our excursions today may become startup creators, pioneers in science, or engineers who will build ships for flights to other planets."

Since its launch, more than 2,000 schoolchildren have used the service. With new investments, "POVUZAM" plans to:

·         increase the coverage of universities, including in the regions;

·         develop VR tours for remote acquaintance with universities;

·         expand consulting support for admission;

·         launch new formats of interaction with applicants.