HSE Student Takes First Place in BRICS Marathon League 2025

Mikhail Chagin, second-year student of the Bachelor’s in Information and Communication Technologies and Systems at HSE MIEM, has taken first place in the BRICS Marathon League 2025. He won in the Amateur category for his age group (18–19) and completed two marathons: in Moscow (42.2 km in 03:13:02) and Kazan (42.2 km in 03:17:41). Mikhael spoke with HSE University Life about his impressions of the events and his plans for the upcoming sporting season.

The BRICS Marathon League unites the biggest marathons in Russia (Moscow, St Petersburg, and Kazan). In the near future, it will expand to include marathons in Brazil, India, China, South Africa, and other BRICS countries. The competitions are notable for their exceptional organisation and athleticism, focus on the development of athletics, and emphasis on cultural and tourism exchange. The creation of the league was approved by the Russian Ministry of Sports.

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