Mumbai, June 26: On 23 June, the Museum of Atomic Energy in Moscow hosted the closing event of the seventh season of the international educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge, organized with the support of Rosatom. During the event, the names of the winners were announced. In August, they will set off on an expedition to the North Pole aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy.
Among the winners is Lucky Rawat from India, who will be part of the unique Arctic expedition. India saw participation from 155 students this year, reflecting the growing interest among young Indian students in science, innovation, nuclear technologies and global educational initiatives.
In the international track of the competition, nearly 5,000 talented school students aged 14 to 16 from Armenia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Hungary, Vietnam, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Türkiye, Uzbekistan and South Africa competed for the opportunity to join the unique Arctic expedition.
Speaking about his selection, Lucky Rawat from India said,
“I am very proud to be among the winners of the contest. Projects like this prove that science is not abstract theory, but a real path to discoveries, travel and participation in solving major challenges. For me, this expedition is an opportunity to see how closely dreams, knowledge and the future are connected.”
The international selection process began on May 5 and consisted of three stages. During the first stage, participants answered questions in a science quiz, testing their knowledge of natural sciences, breakthrough technologies, nuclear energy, and Arctic exploration. The second stage included a series of webinars delivered by nuclear industry experts. Participants learned about Rosatom’s advanced solutions, including technologies used to ensure the safe and sustainable development of Arctic shipping, as well as the role of nuclear energy in the future of the global economy and science.
Based on the total scores for both stages, ten finalists in each country were selected. They advanced to the final round, where they presented creative projects on the theme “How Nuclear Technologies Are Changing the World Today.” In the final round, it was important for the participants not only to demonstrate their knowledge of the topic but also to demonstrate their ability to think outside the box, construct a compelling argument, and present the material in an engaging manner.
The international Arctic expedition will bring together school students from different parts of the world, giving them an opportunity to visit the North Pole, broaden their understanding of the Arctic, modern nuclear technologies and the operation of the world’s only nuclear icebreaker fleet managed by Rosatom.
On board the nuclear icebreaker, participants will take part in an extensive educational and scientific programme featuring Russian and international experts from the nuclear industry. The programme will include lectures, workshops, scientific experiments and other interactive activities. For the project winners, this is a unique opportunity to gain new knowledge from leading specialists and become part of an international community of talented young people interested in science and the technologies of the future.
The Indian participation in this year’s edition highlights the enthusiasm of students in the country to engage with global science-led platforms and explore future-facing fields such as nuclear technology, Arctic research and sustainable innovation.