II City Olympiad on "Mathematical Foundations of Information Protection - Cryptology"

On February 22, 2025, a city Olympiad was held for students in grades 10-11 of schools in Astana and the surrounding area at the Department of Cryptology of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. This event, jointly organized by the Department of Cryptology and the National Security Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, became a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the fascinating world of cryptology.

 

The Cryptology Olympiad is organized not only to arouse students' interest in this fundamental area of ​​information security, but also to identify and support talented students. In our digital world, the importance of cryptology is growing, and in this regard, the Olympiad provides an opportunity for young talented children to realize their potential.

Students from various schools of the city and suburban schools participated in the Olympiad. These cryptologist students not only represented their schools, but also demonstrated their passion for solving puzzles, ciphers and mathematical algorithms. 

Olympiad winners:

I place.

1. Sadyrbek Muhammadali Ruslanuly - School-Lyceum No. 60 of the Astana City Akimat; 

II place.

1. Daurenbek Adilzhan Kanatuly - Specialized Lyceum No. 82 "Daryn";

2. Zhumash Arsen Madiuly - Specialized Lyceum No. 82 "Daryn"; 

III place.

1. Duysenbai Artur - School-Lyceum No. 60 of the Astana City Akimat;

2. Kairatkyzy Zere - School-Lyceum No. 73 of Astana;

3. Autaliev Beibarys Erkinbekuly - "School-Lyceum of the Koyandy Village". 

The organizers of the Olympiad awarded all participants with memorable gifts, appreciating their hard work and high knowledge in cryptology. Such events undoubtedly raise the prestige of education and encourage talented students to further study cryptology and related fields.

The Olympiad winners who took the prize places were not only awarded with prize certificates, but also encouraged to continue their research in the field of cryptology. These certificates became a symbol of recognition and support for their potential in this exciting field.

We believe that the Cryptology Olympiad will not only leave students with vivid memories, but will also inspire many young students. This event highlighted the importance of developing knowledge in the field of cryptology and encouraged a new generation of security researchers in the digital world. We hope that such events will continue and develop further, opening the door to the exciting world of cryptology for intelligent young people.