The Russian Embassy in Islamabad has invited schoolchildren from Pakistan and other countries to participate in Open International Biology Olympiad, which will take place in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory in May 2026.
According to a post uploaded on X platform on Wednesday, the Russian Embassy said "We invite you to participate in the Open International Biology Olympiad, which will take place in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory from May 15 to 22, 2026."
The Olympiad aims to foster interest in studying and solving current biological and biotechnological problems while strengthening international cooperation and the exchange of experiences.
Schoolchildren between the ages of 14 and 18 may participate as part of teams of two to six people. Each team may be accompanied by one leader (aged 18 or older) and up to two observers (aged 18 or older).
The working languages of the Olympiad are Russian and English. However, all participating delegations will have the opportunity to have the tasks translated into their national languages prior to the Olympiad.
Each country may only be represented by one team. Accommodation and meals for participants and team leaders will be provided by the host. The sending party will pay for flights. Registration for the Olympiad will remain open until April 15, 2026, on its official website.