Focus on IT Education and Technological Development in Russia
The first All-Russian Congress of Directors and Partners of the Russian Academy’s federal educational project “Digit” was held in Kaliningrad.
The event was organized with the support of the general partner — the AVA Group holding to discuss the prospects of the IT sphere and to build mechanisms for the development of digital education in Russia.
The importance of this issue at the scale of the country’s development was noted by all partners and participants of the forum.
“Investments in high technologies and socially significant projects are a necessary condition for obtaining a technological advantage in the future. This result can be achieved by supporting science, education, and IT technologies,” emphasized a representative.
The congress venue united the directors of the branches of the Russian Academy “Digit” from all over the country: from Kaliningrad to Tyumen to establish specific steps aimed at digital transformation.
The business program included roundtables and educational sections. Over four days, participants looked for unconventional solutions to key issues
About: Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad, formerly known as Königsberg, is a Russian exclave located between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea. Originally founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, the city has a rich history, having been a key member of the Hanseatic League and the capital of East Prussia. After World War II, it was annexed by the Soviet Union and renamed Kaliningrad in 1946, and it remains an important Russian port and military base today.
About: Tyumen
Tyumen, founded in 1586, is the oldest Russian settlement in Siberia. It is located on the Tura River and became an important trading center during Russia’s expansion eastwards. Today, Tyumen is a thriving city known for its oil and gas industries, and it also boasts a rich cultural heritage with numerous historic churches, theaters, and museums.
