From April 9 to 13, the final stage of the National History Olympiad took place in Lutsk, with over 140 students participating from various regions of Ukraine. 

The official opening was held at the Museum of Contemporary Ukrainian Art of Korsak. 

The competition consisted of two rounds: theoretical and practical.

As a result of the olympiad, Artem Pastoshchuk, an 11th-grade student from Odesa Lyceum No. 9, became the absolute champion of the National History Olympiad (history teacher - Sиденko Alina).  

Artem's journey to victory spanned four years. In 2022, he won first place at the regional stage of the history olympiad, but was unable to participate in the training camp due to the full-scale invasion.

A week prior, Artem also participated in the IV stage of the National Geography Olympiad, where he received a 2nd degree diploma.

Throughout 2023 and 2024, Artem participated in various subject olympiads and intellectual competitions, achieving a record number of awards at different levels.

Additionally, Artem Pastoshchuk is a Presidential Scholar and a scholarship holder from the Odesa Mayor.