Algorithm
Algorithm
Yandex has been supporting competitive programming for many years, organizing competitions, training camps, and schools.
Yandex developers, along with programming Olympiad participants, help create the tasks for this category.
Prizes
Compete for a chance to win cash prizes.
①
500,000 RUB
First place
②
400,000 RUB
Second place
③
300,000 RUB
Third place
④
200,000 RUB
Fourth place
⑤
100,000 RUB
Fifth place
The best of the best
20,000+
applications from developers in 90 countries
submitted for Yandex Cup 2024. Yandex Cup is a chance to test yourself and go head-to-head against the best programmers from all over the world
Junior to Expert
open to developers of all levels
Yandex Cup will feature juniors* and Yandex employees, who will compete separately for the title of company champion
Finals in Istanbul
for qualification winners
Participants will get an eventful program, networking with the world’s top developers, and a chance to fight for the prize fund
*Juniors compete in the Analytics, Algorithm, and Machine Learning tracks
Rounds
October 20–29
Trial Round
Visit the platform and explore challenges from previous years*
November 2
Qualifications
Choose one track. Top 20 participants will advance to the finals**
December 5–7
Finals
In‑person Yandex Cup 2025 finals and award ceremony in Istanbul
* There will be no trial round for the Machine Learning track.
** Qualification for the Machine Learning track will run from October 15 to November 5.
** Qualification for the Machine Learning track will run from October 15 to November 5.
Team
Alexander MinakovHead of Smart Home and voice assistant infrastructure department
Kiryll ShyrmaHead of advertainment ranking services team
Alexander NovozhilovDeveloper in the Yandex Query Language development group
Abdikozha AbdikalykovAnalyst-developer in the hotel product analytics group at Yandex Travels
Nikita SokolovDeveloper in the backend development service for purchases at Yandex Market
Evgeny AnzinDeveloper at Yandex Cloud Tech
Igor KoshkarevDeveloper at YDB (YDB - Yandex Database)
Registration
before October 29
==============
Stay connected
==============
Stay connected
==============