There is a life after the

end…the end of the college

application process!

This year I…

• 1000 of top students from all

over Russia were invited to take

part.

• For a whole week we created

and discussed projects on how

to build a better future for the

average Russian citizen.

• Our “Connections” team

developed a highly efficient

system of using roadways for

energy transmission.

• “Lomonosov’s” Olympiad (by Moscow State University)

prizewinner in Mathematics • Moscow Inter-college Olympiad prizewinner in Mathematics

Moscow Traditional

Linguistics Olympiad prizewinner

All-Russian Olympiad by Higher School

of Economics:

• Winner in Russian Language

• Prize winner in Economics

• Prize winner in Mathematics

My participation in national forum "Intellectual Leaders of Russia’s Future" made

me reflect on my qualities as a leader: on both how well I work with a team and how

much positive influence I can project in a group setting. My attitude while put in a

leadership position is one of actively trying to form the atmosphere – an

atmosphere of friendly support and healthy criticism. While examining my style I

realize that these same qualities that lead to my effective leadership are qualities

that are very much connected to my life philosophy.

I believe that one of the most effective ways to motivate a person to take action is

to show him/her a personal example. Following this idea, I try to be supportive to

the people around. It is challenging to find the right way to help an individual in

each particular situation; however I don’t consider this difficulty a reason for giving

up. Sometimes I give a piece of advice, or lend a shoulder to cry on; in other

situations a more straightforward speech helps – not long ago I was thanked by my

friend for “not being too compassionate”.

By supporting others I can help not only them, but also myself and the community

in whole; that’s what I value in my character and what determines my lifestyle. I am

convinced that concern for others is among the fundamentals of healthy relations

and a great foundation for leadership. I am doing my best to practice this approach

to life.

Community Service:

Enjoyed helping our

school teachers with

giving tests to the 7-th

grade applicants.

Helped with both

organization of the

process and grading the assignments.

Acquired an unusual

skill:

Learned how to cook

delicious Russian-style

pancakes. Hope my

roommate at UPenn is

going to like them!

Didn’t leave my interest in sport and nature:

Got prepared to a new rafting trip. We’re setting out in

few days. Hope, I will enjoy it as usual or even more!