The All-Russian "Digital Lesson" on quantum technologies will take place in Nizhny Novgorod schools in April.

      On April 6, 2026, the all-Russian "Digital Lesson" on quantum technologies "How to Code on Quanta" will start, organized by the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Digital Economy." The "quantum marathon" is supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia.

      Russian schoolchildren will learn about quantum programming as a new direction in software development for future technologies. They will be explained how to become a quantum programmer and why experienced developers of classical software often find it more challenging to create quantum algorithms than students who study quantum programming from school.

      The lesson will take place in regions across the country until April 26. "Quantum April" is a traditional time for its implementation, as April 14 is celebrated as World Quantum Technology Day.

      During the "Digital Lessons," regional premieres of an educational film about quantum programming will be held, featuring young heroes who visit the quantum laboratory of NITU MISIS and learn about the structure of superconducting quantum computers. In the film, scientists explain the basics of building quantum software and the practical problems that can be solved using quantum algorithms.

      To reinforce the material in quantum lessons, students will go through gaming simulators that will test their knowledge of superconducting quantum computers, compare classical and quantum logic circuits, and learn about the cloud platform for quantum computing.

      The State Corporation "Rosatom" acts as a partner for the lesson on quantum technologies as the leader of the Russian roadmap for quantum computing. Promoting quantum technologies among schoolchildren and students to form a talent pool for the quantum industry is one of the tasks of the roadmap until 2030.

      The "Digital Lesson" is conducted as part of the federal project "Personnel for Digital Transformation" of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State," as well as achieving the national goal of "Technological Leadership."

      "In order for quantum technologies to enter our lives, we need not only scientific successes in the development of quantum computers but also people who can use this scientific achievement and create software for applying quantum computing in various areas of life. We see that classical software developers sometimes find it difficult to start programming 'on quanta' because these technologies cannot be learned quickly. That is why immersion in quantum principles of the world should start from school: the earlier our children master the quantum way of thinking, the more successful quantum programmers they will become. The 'Digital Lesson' on quantum technologies is a unique opportunity to introduce a large number of Russian schoolchildren to a completely new and promising direction of programming, which is associated with the future technological breakthroughs of the country and the quality of life of each of us," noted Ekaterina Solntseva, Director of Quantum Technologies at the State Corporation "Rosatom."

      "Quantum programming and quantum algorithms are already becoming part of the global technological agenda today. Within the framework of the 'Digital Lesson' project, we strive not only to introduce schoolchildren to the basic principles of quantum computing but also to demonstrate the practical significance of this knowledge. Early acquaintance of schoolchildren with these areas contributes to the development of their research thinking, increases interest in engineering and IT specialties, and forms the personnel potential for high-tech sectors of the economy," emphasized Yulia Goryachkina, Director of the "Personnel for Digital Economy" direction at the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Digital Economy."

      Classes on thematic simulators of the project are conducted in the form of online games for three age groups: junior, middle, and senior school students. The methodological materials of the lessons remain accessible on the project website and cover a wide range of topics: algorithms, coding, team development, internet security, project management, artificial intelligence, machine learning, personal assistants, networks and cloud technologies, big data, unmanned transport, neural networks and communications, privacy in the digital world.

      The project's objectives are to develop digital competencies among schoolchildren and early career orientation: the lessons help children navigate the world of professions related to computer technologies and programming.

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