Main data
| Count of winners | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed countries of participants | All countries except Russia | |
| Beginning | Oct 24, 2020 | |
| Accept works until | Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Evaluation before | May 15, 2021 | |
| Ending | May 23, 2021 | |
| Age restrictions | Over 16 | |
The competition for international applicants "The ideas connecting countries. Baikal projects"
Are you ambitious, audacious, full of ideas? Is intellectual curiosity and creativity your middle name? This competition is for you.
Find the Irkutsk Region on the map. Find out what this place is famous for. Choose your competitive work theme from the list:
- Bridges of friendship: My country - Irkutsk region
- What training program at the Baikal State University would I choose
- Baikal in my heart
- Irkutsk - scientific center
- UNESCO heritage - Lake Baikal
- Baikal legends
- Baikal State University - my ticket to the future
Choose the format. Complete the task. Get your first prize and an opportunity to study, create, make friends at Baikal State University, breathe in Siberian air, and see Lake Baikal.
You can determine the theme of your project, its content and components, objectives, goals, and the result you want to achieve.
Off we go!
The Irkutsk Region is a constituent entity of the Russian Federation in southeastern Siberia. It's a region that boasts a rich history, well-developed infrastructure and industry, and a unique ecosystem. Its population is over 2, 000, 000 people. The Irkutsk Region has great scientific and innovative potential. The region actively develops interregional and international relations in the field of science, education, industry, culture, transport, power engineering, etc.
Attention! If you know nothing about the Irkutsk Region, it's no big deal. Follow these links and get some useful information.
- Irkutsk Region in Wikipedia
- Irkutsk Region in figures
- The official Internet portal of the Irkutsk Region
- Irkutsk Region: a population reference
- Irkutsk Region. Overview
- Irkutsk Region in Britannica
- Federation Council
- Irkutsk Region Travel Guide
- An Englishman in Irkutsk (video)
- Welcome to Irkutsk region, Irkutsk Region
- IRKUT Corporation
Competition regulations: The competition for international applicants "The ideas connecting countries. Baikal projects"
Register for the competition. Complete the task. Send your entry to hed.contest@gmail.com. Wait for the result!
The competition entry can be submitted in writing or video format. The choice is up to you.
Here are a few steps for you to do.
1. Competitive work must correspond to one of the proposed topics:
- Bridges of friendship: My country - Irkutsk region
- What training program at the Baikal State University would I choose
- Baikal in my heart
- Irkutsk - scientific center
- UNESCO heritage - Lake Baikal
- Baikal legends
- Baikal State University - my ticket to the future
2. Choose the essay format. Complete the competition task.
If you write an essay
- text (up to 2,500 characters without spaces).
- language - Russian, English. (+5 points for the Russian language)
- Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.15.
- don't forget to illustrate your essay with a thematic picture or collage.
If you shoot a video:
- It must last no more than 3 minutes. (script and director's approach are chosen at your discretion)
- Language - Russian, English. (+5 points for the Russian language)
- Off-text/narration/subtitles are provided in a separate text file and attached to your application for participation.
Remember! The competition entry must be a fact-based project on cooperation between your country and the Irkutsk Region.
3. Send an email to hed.contest@gmail.com by April 30, 2021. Attach your competition entry file. Wait for the result!
Attention! Only entries posted on the Internet for the first time can take part in the competition.
How can you increase your chances?
1. Post your competitive entry on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, VK) using the hashtags of the competition #HED_contest and the competition sponsor, #BaikalSU_contest. +1 point on top of the final score
Important! Your social account must be open.
2. Tag the sponsoring university's account in your post +1 point on top of the final score:
- on VK @vkbaikalgu
- on Twitter @BaikalGU
- on Instagram @baikaluniversity (#BaikalSU)
3. Invite your friend to participate in the competition, tag them in your post. +2 points on top of the final score.
4. For every 10 likes on your post +1 point on top of the final score
Awards
Prizes and gifts are provided by Baikal State University
1st place - a 80 % tuition discount for the first year of studies + a winner certificate + a set of BSU's promotional gifts;
2nd place - a 60 % tuition discount for the first year of studies + a prize winner certificate + a backpack with BSU's brand mark;
3rd place - a 40 % tuition discount for the first year of studies + a prize winner certificate + a polo shirt with BSU's brand mark;
Finalists - a set of BSU's promotional gifts +a finalist certificate;
All participants - a certificate of participation
