Dzerzhinsk school wins 1M rubles in Russia's Healthy Olympics for nutrition excellence

More than 223,000 students from over 5,800 schools across 88 Russian regions participated in the Healthy Olympics, focusing on enhancing school meal quality and promoting healthy eating habits. One school in Dzerzhinsk emerged victorious, winning a major prize for its efforts.

The Nizhny Novgorod Region led the rankings for school meal quality, earning a satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5. Other top regions included the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania and the Sakhalin Region, reflecting high nutrition standards and positive student feedback.

School No. 3 in Dzerzhinsk secured the grand prize of 1 million rubles after achieving the best results in the Healthy Olympics, setting it apart from thousands of competitors nationwide.

A nutrition education center also opened at a school in Dzerzhinsk, aiming to support better dietary habits among students and aligning with the broader goals of the Healthy Olympics.

The Healthy Olympics involved thousands of schools, highlighting regional efforts to improve meal standards. Nizhny Novgorod's top ranking and Dzerzhinsk's winning school demonstrate the program's impact. The 1 million ruble prize is expected to encourage further participation in future editions.