Russia’s IT Olympiad wins stem from strong math, free prep clubs, and team-focused training, says Central University educator Russian school teams have topped recent global contests in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and one of the people behind the effort says the formula blends strong math, early training, and disciplined preparation. Ekaterina Protsko – a member of the councils of international Olympiads in AI and cybersecurity, and head of admissions and the Olympiad track at