Lyutikus Educational Center
From Student Curiosity to Real-World Projects
We help school students turn their interests into research, engineering and entrepreneurial projects. With the support of mentors, students explore real-world problems, develop their own solutions, build prototypes and present their work to experts
About the Center
Lyutikus at a Glance
Lyutikus is an educational center for children and teenagers that combines academic development, modern technologies, project work and preparation for future educational opportunities
Students in Grades 1–11
Programmes and project work designed for children and teenagers from primary through senior school
Project Mentoring
Each student works with a mentor who helps structure research and develop their own solutions
Technology and Engineering
Programming, robotics, 3D modelling and engineering projects built into the learning process
English for Projects
Practical English for research, teamwork, presentations and communication with international peers
International Education Track
A pathway that develops the academic, communication and project skills for international environments
Online and In-Person Formats
Flexible formats that let students learn on campus, online or in a combination of both
Educational Model
How We Turn Ideas into Projects
Students remain the authors of their projects. Mentors help them formulate a question, select appropriate methods, test assumptions, improve the solution and prepare for discussion with experts
Problem
Research
Solution
Prototype
Presentation
Reflection
Student Ownership
Students develop and present their own ideas and solutions
Mentor-Guided Process
Mentors provide structure, expertise and feedback without replacing student work
Interdisciplinary Learning
Programming, robotics, 3D modelling and engineering projects built into the learning process
Documented Outcomes
Students produce prototypes, presentations, portfolios and evidence of their development
Projects and Achievements
Featured Student Projects
Our students identify real-world problems, conduct research, develop their own solutions and prepare their projects for public presentation. Mentors help structure the process and test the reasoning, while students remain responsible for the ideas and decisions
Sport · Digital Services · Entrepreneurship
TENERGY Lite
Aleksandr and Ivan · Grade 9
A digital service designed to make table tennis more accessible by combining table booking, equipment rental, robotic practice and partner search in one system
Achievements
Second place at the Business Skills Championship of Entrepreneurial Ideas in the Best Social Project category, 2026
Prize winner at the Moscow City Research and Practice Conference Science for Life: Step into Business in the Entrepreneurship in the Service Sector category, 2026
Medical Robotics · Engineering · Social Impact
VITA BOT
Alena, Yana and Alexandra · Grade 10
An autonomous logistics platform designed for contactless delivery of medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples in infectious disease units
Achievements
Prize winner at the Moscow City Research and Practice Conference Science for Life: Step into Business in the Manufacturing Entrepreneurship category, 2026
Artificial Intelligence · Fashion · Entrepreneurship
S.VISHENKA
Sofia and Polina · Grade 10
A concept for a digital custom-clothing platform that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools
Achievements
Winner of the Moscow City Conference Science for Life: Step into Business in the Business Projects in English category, 2025
Winner of the All-Russian Conference Young People’s Creativity, 2025
Third place at the Business Skills Championship of Entrepreneurial Ideas, 2025
TENERGY Lite
Aleksandr and Ivan · Grade 9
The Challenge
Table tennis remains hard to access: booking a table, renting professional equipment, finding a partner and practising with a robot usually require several separate services and a lot of coordination.
The Student’s Idea
A digital service designed to make table tennis more accessible by combining table booking, equipment rental, robotic practice and partner search in one system.
Research and Development
A digital service that combines table booking, professional equipment rental, robotic practice sessions and partner search in a single mobile application, with an automated business model that can operate without a permanent administrator.
Student Contribution
The students researched the market, identified the target audience, designed the mobile service concept, built the business model and financial calculations, and prepared the prototype for presentation.
Mentor Support
The mentor helped structure the research, test the assumptions behind the business model and prepare the project for public presentation.
Results and Recognition
Two prize-winning results in city-level competitions.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Market research, business modelling, product design, teamwork and public presentation.
Table tennis remains hard to access: booking a table, renting professional equipment, finding a partner and practising with a robot usually require several separate services and a lot of coordination.
The Student’s Idea
A digital service designed to make table tennis more accessible by combining table booking, equipment rental, robotic practice and partner search in one system.
Research and Development
A digital service that combines table booking, professional equipment rental, robotic practice sessions and partner search in a single mobile application, with an automated business model that can operate without a permanent administrator.
Student Contribution
The students researched the market, identified the target audience, designed the mobile service concept, built the business model and financial calculations, and prepared the prototype for presentation.
Mentor Support
The mentor helped structure the research, test the assumptions behind the business model and prepare the project for public presentation.
Results and Recognition
Two prize-winning results in city-level competitions.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Market research, business modelling, product design, teamwork and public presentation.
VITA BOT
Alena, Yana and Alexandra · Grade 10
The Challenge
In infectious disease units, staff must repeatedly enter high-risk zones to deliver medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples, increasing exposure and workload.
The Student’s Idea
An autonomous logistics platform designed for contactless delivery of medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples in infectious disease units.
Research and Development
An autonomous mobile logistics platform that delivers medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples contactlessly, reducing repeated staff entries into high-risk zones.
Student Contribution
The students designed the autonomous logistics concept, developed the engineering approach and prepared the project for public presentation.
Mentor Support
The mentor guided the engineering research, helped test the technical assumptions and prepared the team for expert questions.
Results and Recognition
Recognised at a city student research conference.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Engineering design, robotics, problem analysis, teamwork and presentation.
In infectious disease units, staff must repeatedly enter high-risk zones to deliver medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples, increasing exposure and workload.
The Student’s Idea
An autonomous logistics platform designed for contactless delivery of medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples in infectious disease units.
Research and Development
An autonomous mobile logistics platform that delivers medicines, documents, supplies and biological samples contactlessly, reducing repeated staff entries into high-risk zones.
Student Contribution
The students designed the autonomous logistics concept, developed the engineering approach and prepared the project for public presentation.
Mentor Support
The mentor guided the engineering research, helped test the technical assumptions and prepared the team for expert questions.
Results and Recognition
Recognised at a city student research conference.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Engineering design, robotics, problem analysis, teamwork and presentation.
S.VISHENKA
Sofia and Polina · Grade 10
The Challenge
Standard clothing sizes do not fit everyone, while custom tailoring is often expensive and time-consuming, making individual fit inaccessible to most people.
The Student’s Idea
A concept for a digital custom-clothing platform that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools.
Research and Development
A digital platform concept for custom clothing that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools.
Student Contribution
The students led the project as a team: one focused on market research, the business model and financial calculations, the other on AI-supported solutions and garment design.
Mentor Support
The Head of the Center mentored the students from the initial business idea through research, project development and preparation for public presentations and competitions.
Results and Recognition
Two competition wins and one third-place result.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Market research, business modelling, financial analysis, AI concepts, design and public presentation
Standard clothing sizes do not fit everyone, while custom tailoring is often expensive and time-consuming, making individual fit inaccessible to most people.
The Student’s Idea
A concept for a digital custom-clothing platform that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools.
Research and Development
A digital platform concept for custom clothing that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools.
Student Contribution
The students led the project as a team: one focused on market research, the business model and financial calculations, the other on AI-supported solutions and garment design.
Mentor Support
The Head of the Center mentored the students from the initial business idea through research, project development and preparation for public presentations and competitions.
Results and Recognition
Two competition wins and one third-place result.
Skills and Learning Outcomes
Market research, business modelling, financial analysis, AI concepts, design and public presentation
STUDENT STORY · INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
From a School Project to International Education
Sofia’s journey began with the S.VISHENKA project, developed together with Polina. Irina Mishchenko, Head of Lyutikus Educational Center, mentored the students from the initial business idea through research, project development and preparation for public presentations and competitions
Idea
S.VISHENKA
Competitions
Public Presentations
International Experience
Further Education
From a School Project to International Education
Sofia’s Story
Sofia developed the S.VISHENKA project together with Polina in Grade 10. The project is a concept for a digital custom-clothing platform that combines individual measurements, garment design, market research, financial modelling and AI-supported tools.
The students presented the project at competitions and conferences, where they learned to explain their reasoning, answer expert questions and improve their work based on feedback.
The project showed Sofia that a modern idea is almost always connected to technology, and helped her choose Computer Engineering as her field of study.
Sofia went on to take part in an international summer programme, where she worked in a multinational team and was recognised for her contribution.
For Sofia, the project was not just a line in a portfolio — it was a way to test her interests in practice and prepare for international education.
The students presented the project at competitions and conferences, where they learned to explain their reasoning, answer expert questions and improve their work based on feedback.
The project showed Sofia that a modern idea is almost always connected to technology, and helped her choose Computer Engineering as her field of study.
Sofia went on to take part in an international summer programme, where she worked in a multinational team and was recognised for her contribution.
For Sofia, the project was not just a line in a portfolio — it was a way to test her interests in practice and prepare for international education.
International Education
International Education Track
The track helps students develop the academic, communication and project skills required to participate confidently in international educational environments
Step 1
English for Projects and Communication
Practical English for research, teamwork, presentations and communication with international peers and experts
Step 2
International Meetings and Programmes
Online and in-person activities that introduce students to different academic cultures, professional fields and approaches to collaborative work
Step 3
Project Portfolio Development
Support in documenting projects, achievements, presentations and reflections as a coherent academic portfolio
Step 4
Individual Education Pathway
A personalised plan connecting the student’s interests, academic development, projects and future educational opportunities
These four components form one connected pathway: students build practical English, take part in international meetings and programmes, document their work in a coherent portfolio and follow a personalised plan that connects their interests, academic development and future educational opportunities
For Universities and Educational Organisations
Partnership Opportunities
We are open to collaboration with universities, schools, laboratories, educational organisations and experts interested in working with motivated school students
Joint Student Projects
Collaborative project work that connects our students with your researchers, students and experts
Online Expert Sessions
Live online lectures and Q&A sessions with your faculty and specialists for motivated school students
Project Reviews and Feedback
External expert reviews of student projects with structured feedback before public presentations
Visiting Workshops and Educational Sessions
Short in-person workshops and educational sessions delivered by your experts for our students
Intercultural Student Meetings
Online and in-person meetings that connect students across countries for joint learning
Short Thematic Programmes
Focused multi-day programmes on a specific theme, field or set of skills
University Outreach Activities
Introductions to academic fields, study pathways and university life for senior students
Teacher and Mentor Exchange
Exchange of teaching and mentoring practices between your team and our educators
Formats that are not yet running are presented as potential opportunities rather than active programmes. We are glad to discuss the ones that match your goals
Our Team
Leadership and Project Mentors
The Center is led by Irina Mishchenko, who also mentors student projects. Alongside her, a small team of mentors supports the project and international directions
International Initiatives
Current International Initiatives
We share only current materials: international educational sessions, expert meetings, online programmes, joint student activities and new student stories
Proposed
Moscow or the nearby Moscow region
Proposed Visiting Educational Session with HKUST Faculty
4 January 2027 – 10 January 2027
We are planning a visiting educational session with faculty of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) from 4 to 10 January 2027. Participants will join meetings and practical workshops in artificial intelligence, engineering, and business and entrepreneurship. The venue will be Moscow or the nearby Moscow region. We are currently assessing family interest and forming a preliminary list of participants. This session is proposed and not yet confirmed
Irina Mishchenko
Head of Lyutikus Educational Center and Student Project Mentor
Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Research projects, International education
Education: Head of Lyutikus Educational Center; mentor of entrepreneurial and research projects.
Experience: Guides students through the full project cycle — from formulating a problem to public defence at competitions and conferences.
About: Irina leads the Center and personally mentors student projects. She helped the S.VISHENKA team move from a business idea to research, project development and successful public presentations.
Education: Head of Lyutikus Educational Center; mentor of entrepreneurial and research projects.
Experience: Guides students through the full project cycle — from formulating a problem to public defence at competitions and conferences.
About: Irina leads the Center and personally mentors student projects. She helped the S.VISHENKA team move from a business idea to research, project development and successful public presentations.
Svetlana Kosareva
Teacher of 3D Modelling and Programming
Expertise: 3D modelling, Programming
Education: Teacher of 3D modelling and programming.
Experience: Supports students in building digital and engineering prototypes for their projects.
About: Svetlana helps students master 3D modelling and programming, connecting technical skills with real project goals.
Education: Teacher of 3D modelling and programming.
Experience: Supports students in building digital and engineering prototypes for their projects.
About: Svetlana helps students master 3D modelling and programming, connecting technical skills with real project goals.
Ekaterina Zatsepina
English Language Teacher
Expertise: English, Communication
Education: English language teacher.
Experience: Develops students’ speaking and presentation skills in English.
About: Ekaterina helps students build practical English for study, communication and presenting their projects.
Education: English language teacher.
Experience: Develops students’ speaking and presentation skills in English.
About: Ekaterina helps students build practical English for study, communication and presenting their projects.
Yana Komstach
English for Senior Students
Expertise: English, Academic English
Education: Russian State University for the Humanities; TEFL certified.
Experience: Prepares senior students for exams and academic communication in English.
About: Yana works with senior students on academic English, exams and confident communication in international settings.
Education: Russian State University for the Humanities; TEFL certified.
Experience: Prepares senior students for exams and academic communication in English.
About: Yana works with senior students on academic English, exams and confident communication in international settings.
Anastasia Suslova
Teacher of 3D Modelling and Technology
Expertise: 3D modelling, Technology
Education: Teacher of 3D modelling and technology.
Experience: Guides students in creating physical and digital models for their projects.
About: Anastasia helps students develop modelling and technology skills through hands-on project work.
Education: Teacher of 3D modelling and technology.
Experience: Guides students in creating physical and digital models for their projects.
About: Anastasia helps students develop modelling and technology skills through hands-on project work.
Partnership
Let’s Create Meaningful Opportunities for Students
We welcome conversations with universities, schools, educational organisations and experts interested in joint projects and international learning experiences for motivated school students.
Joint student projects
Expert sessions
Visiting workshops
Partnership enquiries
Please include your institution, country and preferred collaboration format.
LYUTIKUS LLC
Taxpayer Identification Number (INN): 9 715 457 169
Primary State Registration Number (OGRN): 1 237 700 514 050
Taxpayer Identification Number (INN): 9 715 457 169
Primary State Registration Number (OGRN): 1 237 700 514 050
An educational center that helps school students turn their interests into real research, engineering and entrepreneurial projects with mentor support.
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