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Students from 23 Countries Invited to Participate in North Pole Expedition
On May 5, 2026, Rosatom began the selection process for international participants for its VII international scientific and educational project 'Icebreaker of Knowledge'.
TL;DR
- Rosatom's 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' project is now accepting international participants for its 7th edition.
- Students aged 14-16 from 22 countries are eligible to apply.
- The ultimate prize is an expedition to the North Pole on a nuclear icebreaker in August 2026.
- The selection process involves a scientific quiz, webinars on Rosatom technologies, and a video presentation.
- The project aims to promote science and nuclear technology among young talents.
- Russia is the only country with a fleet of nuclear icebreakers, operated by Rosatom's 'Atomflot'.