Machine learning

Machine learning category

At Yandex, we train ML models on a wide variety of data: from small datasets in spreadsheets to multi‑terabyte sets of labeled videos. We’ll be revealing the theme for the qualification round soon.

Prizes

Compete for a chance to win cash prizes.
500,000 RUB
First place
400,000 RUB
Second place
300,000 RUB
Third place
200,000 RUB
Fourth place
100,000 RUB
Fifth place

The best of the best

21,000+

applications from 60 countries in 2025
submitted for Yandex Cup 2025. 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

In‑person finals

in Moscow
Participants will get an eventful program, networking with the world’s top developers, and a chance to fight for the prize fund

Rounds

October 23 – November 1
Qualification
You can start tasks at any point during qualifications.
November 27–29
Finals
The final event and award ceremony will be held in‑person in Moscow

Team

  • Petr Ermakov
    Petr Ermakov
    ML Brand Director
  • Maksim Sporyshev
    Maksim Sporyshev
    Head of Behaviour and Prediction Team, Autonomous Vehicles Department
  • Sergei Fironov
    Sergei Fironov
    Lead Developer of Behaviour and Prediction Team, Autonomous Vehicles Department
  • Kirill Fedyanin
    Kirill Fedyanin
    Senior Developer in Reinforcement Learning Group, Autonomous Vehicles Department

Registrationis open

through November 1
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