The first event of the International Mendeleev Olympiad of Schoolchildren in Chemistry will be held on May 6 at 4:00 p.m. It will take place outdoors at the Palácio da Mangabeiras, the residence of the state of Minas Gerais, in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The colorful opening ceremony of the Olympiad will be held in the interactive format of a chemical show, combining elements of modern science and Brazilian traditions.
The opening program includes performances by creative groups from Brazil and Russia. The Bolshoi Theater School in Brazil will be in Belo Horizonte for the Olympics. It is the only foreign branch of the famous Bolshoi Theater of Russia. It was founded in 2000 in Joinville, Santa Catarina.
The audience will see a colorful drum show and capoeira dance. Capoeira is a unique Brazilian martial art that combines elements of acrobatics, dance, and martial arts. The musical part of the event will be complemented by performances by the Geraes Big Band jazz band and the Federal University of Minas Gerais orchestra.
The event will also be attended by representatives of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, the leadership of the State of Minas Gerais, the City Hall of Belo Horizonte, and academics from the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as famous scientists from the Brazilian and Russian chemical societies.
The ceremony will end with an impressive chemical experiment. This is a symbol of scientific inspiration and discoveries to come.
In 2025, teams from more than 40 countries will compete in the Olympiad. The Olympiad is usually organized by the Faculty of Chemistry at Moscow State University and the Melnichenko Foundation. This year's event is organized in partnership with the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
The International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) is a big international competition for chemistry students. It is one of the oldest competitions of its kind. It was created in 1967. The Olympiad is usually held in late April or early May. Winning the Mendeleev Olympiad is a big deal. It's known as the most difficult chemistry competition. The Olympiad was named after the great chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who discovered the periodic law.
A live broadcast will be organized for teachers and parents on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/XgR0W4X_RrM
When: May 6, 16:00 (Brazil)
Where: Belo Horizonte, Palácio da Mangabeiras (Brazil)
The colorful opening ceremony of the Olympiad will be held in the interactive format of a chemical show, combining elements of modern science and Brazilian traditions.
The opening program includes performances by creative groups from Brazil and Russia. The Bolshoi Theater School in Brazil will be in Belo Horizonte for the Olympics. It is the only foreign branch of the famous Bolshoi Theater of Russia. It was founded in 2000 in Joinville, Santa Catarina.
The audience will see a colorful drum show and capoeira dance. Capoeira is a unique Brazilian martial art that combines elements of acrobatics, dance, and martial arts. The musical part of the event will be complemented by performances by the Geraes Big Band jazz band and the Federal University of Minas Gerais orchestra.
The event will also be attended by representatives of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, the leadership of the State of Minas Gerais, the City Hall of Belo Horizonte, and academics from the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as famous scientists from the Brazilian and Russian chemical societies.
The ceremony will end with an impressive chemical experiment. This is a symbol of scientific inspiration and discoveries to come.
In 2025, teams from more than 40 countries will compete in the Olympiad. The Olympiad is usually organized by the Faculty of Chemistry at Moscow State University and the Melnichenko Foundation. This year's event is organized in partnership with the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
The International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) is a big international competition for chemistry students. It is one of the oldest competitions of its kind. It was created in 1967. The Olympiad is usually held in late April or early May. Winning the Mendeleev Olympiad is a big deal. It's known as the most difficult chemistry competition. The Olympiad was named after the great chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who discovered the periodic law.
A live broadcast will be organized for teachers and parents on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/XgR0W4X_RrM
When: May 6, 16:00 (Brazil)
Where: Belo Horizonte, Palácio da Mangabeiras (Brazil)