Intellectual marathon for schoolchildren from Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University

On February 21, the Intellectual Marathon was held, organized by the Zaporizhia Polytechnic National University. The event brought together the brightest students of grades 6–11 of the Zaporizhia region, who competed for supremacy in knowledge, logic, and speed of thinking. The participants came together to prove: mind is power, and knowledge is drive!

The rector of the university, Viktor Greshta, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. He thanked the youth for their activity, wished them inspiration, new achievements, self-confidence, and, of course, victory!

And then the real struggle for leadership began. Each round is tension, speed of reaction, and a fierce desire to break ahead. Emotions reigned in the hall: joy from correct answers, excitement before the results were announced, sincere support from friends, teachers and parents. Moving on to the next round became a small victory, won by knowledge and character.

During the breaks, the atmosphere did not subside – interactive games, raffles, smiles and lively communication created a real feast of intelligence. And most importantly, each participant went home with a gift, because the winners of the day were everyone who dared to try.

Our winners:

6–7th grade
1st place — Maksym Bilyk (Gymnasium No. 98)
2nd place — Yegor Momont (Gymnasium No. 12)
3rd place — Artem Chernenko (Zaporizhzhya Educational Complex No. 67)

8–9th grade
1st place — Polina Chernenko (HALL No. 23)
2nd place — Zakhar Valkov (Khortytsk National Educational and Rehabilitation Academy)
3 1st place — Iryna Zvenyhorodska (Academic Lyceum No. 107)

Grades 10–11
1st place — Yevheniy Chervonenko (Academic Lyceum No. 107)
2nd place — Roman Bradik (Zaporizhzhya Aviation Vocational College)
3rd place — Oleksandra Maslennikova ()

The winners of the 3rd round in the 10–11th grade category received a special prize from the rector Viktor Greshta — certificates of participation in the scholarship program.

Special thanks to our partners — UNICEF, PrivatBank, FUIB, Silpo, Antoshka, “House of Toys”, “ORNER” and the Hope — Children of Ukraine charity fund. It is thanks to you that we were able to create a truly festive atmosphere, filled with prizes, surprises and joy.

A low bow to our soldiers for the opportunity to teach, learn and build the future.

Thank you to all participating schools and teachers-mentors for your active participation! Our partnership is the foundation of Zaporizhia education.

The intellectual marathon once again proved that Zaporizhia youth are ambitious, creative, and incredibly strong in spirit.

Together — to victory!