Rosatom launches ‘Icebreaker of Knowledge’ programme for students, offers Arctic expedition opportunity
Bangladeshi students aged 14–16 can apply for chance to travel to the North Pole aboard nuclear-powered icebreaker, reads a release
Russia's state atomic energy corporation Rosatom has opened applications for the seventh edition of its international scientific and educational programme, "Icebreaker of Knowledge," offering students from Bangladesh and 21 other countries a chance to join an Arctic expedition.
The programme is open to students aged 14 to 16, with winners from each participating country set to travel to the North Pole in August 2026 aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, reads a press release.
According to the release, the selection process will be conducted in three stages.
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In the first stage, participants must register online and complete a science-based quiz. The second stage includes webinars on Rosatom's advanced technologies and innovations related to safe Arctic navigation, followed by tests and assignments. In the final stage, the top 10 finalists from each country will submit short videos presenting their ideas on a designated topic.
Detailed information and application procedures are available at the programme website https://goarctic.energy/.
Alexandra Yustus, deputy director general for communications at a Rosatom-affiliated institution, said the initiative offers more than a travel experience.
"Participants will spend 10 days exploring the Arctic alongside leading scientists, communicators and experts. It's a chance to expand horizons, build friendships and experience one of the most remote places on Earth," she said.
Launched with Rosatom's support, the programme aims to encourage interest in science and nuclear technology, identify talented students and provide career guidance at an early stage.
Over the past six editions, more than 400 students from around the world have participated in Arctic expeditions through the initiative.
According to the release, Russia is currently the only country operating a fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, managed by Rosatom's Atomflot division, which oversees eight such vessels.
