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The first Festival of Academic Science was held in the Yaroslavl region. The event brought together 500 schoolchildren, 200 teachers, and 9 Corresponding Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences at the Vyatskoye Historical and Cultural Complex. The event was held as part of the Science Nearby initiative of the Decade of Science and Technology in the Russian Federation. Its main goal is to involve schoolchildren in research activities through acquaintance with Russian scientists and their inventions, and the popularization of advanced developments and scientific achievements. The event was made possible by the joint efforts of the School 33. Development Endowment Fund in partnership with P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University and School No. 33, and with the support of the Yaroslavl Region Government. #YaSU #Demidov_University