Sergunina spoke about the popularity of the Moscow Studfest

The student entrepreneurship festival "Studfest", held in the capital at the end of January, was attended by 10 thousand people. The event brought together representatives of the business community, experts, students and young professionals, according to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of Moscow.

They noted that for the first time this year, an online quest dedicated to professional development opportunities became part of the program. While completing tasks, participants developed skills in working with neural networks, learned how to create videos, tested their competencies in various specialties, and took courses in business-relevant areas.

"The festival annually brings together thousands of children who want to build a career in the capital's companies or start their own business. At the site, they get acquainted with large employers, well—known entrepreneurs, and learn about urban projects for young people, from specialized accelerators to internship programs," said Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

The event included workshops, meetings with businessmen, and presentations of technological solutions by the capital's innovators. One of the points of attraction at the festival was the interactive stand of the Academy of Innovators program.

Rector of the National Research Nuclear University "Moscow Engineering Physics Institute" Vladimir Shevchenko spoke positively about the festival. In his opinion, this format promotes the mutual exchange of experience and synchronization of the scientific and educational agenda with business practices. "This is very important for turning the inner drive of students and their ideas into real innovations and start—ups, from which successful companies will grow over time," Shevchenko emphasized.

For several years in a row, a competition of youth entrepreneurial projects was held during Studfest. The participants offered their business ideas, and the authors of the best initiatives finalized the projects together with mentors.

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