the Event
About
Organizers:
Ministry of Education of the Sakhalin Region • Sakhalin State University • Regional Resource Center of Additional Education in Science and Technology «Kvantorium».
KVANT-IN is the largest engineering creativity exhibition in the Russian Far East. Young inventors aged 9 to 17 present their projects, compete in solving technical challenges, and receive feedback from industry experts.
The event is part of the Decade of Childhood (2020-2030) in Russia and the national project «Youth and Children».
The event is part of the Decade of Childhood (2020-2030) in Russia and the national project «Youth and Children».
Prizes and certificates for all participants
engineering tracks
5
Participants from Russia and other countries
2000+
Formats
Participation
Two
competition tracks
Five
KVANT-IN Competitions
Engineering and technology competitions where teams and individual participants demonstrate their skills in design, construction, and programming.
Presentation of a smart IoT device with wireless connectivity
Engineering Projects
up to 3 participants
Team:
Age:
13–17
9–12
Mobile robot battles in a specialized arena. Max robot weight: 4 kg
Robot Battle
up to 3 participants
Team:
Age:
13–17
9–12
3D modeling of a mechanism in KOMPAS-3D and preparation of technical drawings
Engineering Modeling
up to 3 participants
Team:
Age:
13–17
9–12
Designing and strength-testing a bridge structure with a load of up to 40 kg
Bridges
up to 3 participants
Team:
Age:
13–17
9–12
Creating a complex mechanical chain reaction with electronic components
Rube Goldberg Machine
up to 3 participants
Team:
Age:
13–17
9–12
- Basic engineering knowledge and teamwork skills;
- For Engineering Modeling: skills in KOMPAS-3D;
- For Robot Battle: a team-built robot that meets the technical requirements;
- A required set of registration documents.
What participants need:
- Workstations and required equipment;
- Tools and materials in accordance with the competition regulations;
- Expert assessment and feedback;
- Certificates for participants and diplomas for winners.
What the organizer provides:
Participation in the Engineering Project Exhibition is obligatory for all participants of the engineering and technology exhibition. Participants in the Rube Goldberg Machine, Bridges, Engineering Modeling, and Robot Battle tracks receive +5 points to their final score for presenting their project at the Engineering Project Exhibition.
IMPORTANT
Participate
Who can
Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026
- An accompanying adult must be present throughout the event
- Compliance with safety rules and event regulations
General Requirements
MASTER
Category:
Teams:
up to 3 participants
individual
13–17
Age:
STARTER
Category:
Teams:
up to 3 participants
individual
9–12
Age:
Three-Day Event
Schedule
17:00 – 19:00
Award ceremony and exhibition closing
Expert committee work and score calculation
15:00 – 17:00
Final stages of the competitions
09:00 – 15:00
Day Three
Friday
August 21,
18:00 – 19:00
Interim results summary
Advanced Engineering Schools Exhibition and workshops
10:00 – 17:00
Competitions across all tracks
09:00 – 18:00
Day Two
Thursday
August 20,
14:00 – 18:00
Start of competitions and opening of exhibition zones
12:30 – 14:00
Draw procedure and safety briefing
Opening ceremony
11:00 – 12:30
Participant registration and badge distribution
09:00 – 11:00
Day One
Wednesday
August 19,
Registration
Appliance deadline: May 31, 2026
After submitting the application, you will receive preparation guidelines and a list of required equipment.
Choose your track:
KVANT-IN
I want to take part in the competitions
Engineering Modeling
Rube Goldberg Machine
Robot Battle
Bridges
To participate in the Advanced Engineering Schools Exhibition, please provide the school name, contact person, and a brief description of the project to be presented.
- Participation in networking sessions and round-table discussions
- An opportunity to present your work to experts and partners
- Exhibition space to present your school
What you will receive:
I want to present an Advanced Engineering School
Apply for the competitions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. An individual participant or team may apply for several tracks. Participation in the Engineering Project Exhibition gives additional points toward the results in other tracks.
For each track, the organizer provides a basic set of equipment and tools according to the regulations. For Robot Battle, the robot must be prepared by the team independently.
For Engineering Modeling and project presentations, the organizer provides PCs with KOMPAS-3D installed. For Robot Battle, the team provides its own software and robot control system.
A mentor may be a teacher, parent, or representative of an organization accompanying the participant during the event. Mentors are not allowed to assist participants while competition tasks are being completed.
All projects are evaluated by an expert committee consisting of representatives of engineering companies, universities, and the business community. Evaluation criteria are published in the regulations for each track.
The mentor has the right to file an appeal by making the relevant note in the evaluation sheet. The appeal is reviewed by the expert committee before the final results are approved.
Coming from another Country?
A number of rooms have been reserved for event participants at partner hotels.
Please use the promo code «KVANT-IN» when making your reservation.
Please use the promo code «KVANT-IN» when making your reservation.
- Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 8,500
Booking e-mail:
Reservations.yuzhno-sakhalinsk@azimuthotels.com - Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 7,690
Booking e-mail: reservation@mirahotelsakhalin.ru - Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 7,500
Booking e-mail:
ladahotel@mail.ru - Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 8,500
Booking e-mail:
sapporohotel@sakhalin.ru - Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 7,700
Booking e-mail:
hello@yunost-sakhalin.ru - Room cost for 4 nights
August 18–22: from RUB 8,650
Booking e-mail:
reception@belka‐hotel.com
Contacts
We are looking forward to you!
39, Alexey Maksimovich Gorky Street, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Region, 693006, Russia
Venue Address:
Event Organizers:
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Documents to Download
Regulations for the KVANT-IN Engineering and Technology Exhibition
Robot Requirements for Robot Battle
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