Rostelecom, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), the Lesta game studio and the Agency for Creative Industries (AKI) invite employees of Russian industrial enterprises to participate in the first federal esports tournament on the game "World of Tanks". Registration for the Battle of the Factories cyber tournament is open until July 13, 2026.
Both beginners and experienced players can take part in the Battle of the Factories. The main condition is that all team members must be employees of the same industrial enterprise. Only one team can be registered from each company.
The competition will be held in a 7x7 team format, involving the participation of seven main players and up to two substitutes. The online qualifying tournament will be held from July 25 to August 16, 2026. The final of the Battle of the Factories will be held in person on September 13, 2026, on Tanker's Day, at the Moscow Cluster of Video Games and Animation.
Mikhail Oseevsky, President of Rostelecom:
"For many years, Rostelecom has conducted cyber tournaments for employees of industrial enterprises at the regional level. Together with our colleagues from the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, we decided to scale the Battle of Factories to the federal level. Now employees of the industrial sector from all over the country can prove themselves in esports, strengthen team spirit and expand professional ties."
Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs:
"We are glad that the Battle of the Factories has reached the federal level. Millions of people across the country enthusiastically play online games, and factory employees are no exception. We consider this tournament to be a great opportunity for them to demonstrate their skills and prove that they are not inferior to professional esports players."
Boris Dobrodeev, CEO of Lesta Game Studio:
"Esports is increasingly becoming part of the corporate culture of different companies, and the Battle of the Factories will be a prime example of how it can work. The World of Tanks is ideal for a federal-level cyber tournament. This is a landmark game, which over the 16 years of its existence has turned into a real cultural phenomenon familiar to every inhabitant of our country. It is won by those who know how to build a strategy, act together and quickly learn new things. Such skills will be useful in any profession."
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