Nizhny Novgorod schoolboy scored 300 points on the Unified State Exam.

      June 25, 2026 09:49 Society Lyceum No. 38 graduate from Nizhny Novgorod Ilya Kovalev scored the maximum 300 points on the Unified State Exam (USE). He achieved the highest result in three subjects - Russian language, advanced mathematics, and physics. This was reported by the governor of the region, Gleb Nikitin, on his Max channel. "I am sincerely pleased with such examples of kids who know from a young age what they want and where they are heading," he wrote. According to him, Ilya has dreamed of space since childhood and plans to become a design engineer in the field of rocket engineering. He wants not only to build rockets but also to one day see Earth from a porthole. The regional head wished the graduate to fulfill his dream, contribute to domestic science, and successfully enroll in the chosen university. It was previously reported that six graduates from Nizhny Novgorod showed the maximum result in two subjects of the USE. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.