During this period, distance stages were designed to test logical thinking, basic legal literacy, and sociological concepts. Common formats included:
In 2013, distance or "zaochnye" olympiads for (obshchestvoznaniiu) for grades 6–8 typically served as qualifying rounds for major university-led competitions or the initial stages of the All-Russian Olympiad for Schoolchildren (Vserossiyskaya Olimpiada Shkolnikov). Key Features of 2013-2014 Distance Rounds During this period, distance stages were designed to
Identifying social issues portrayed in historical caricatures or modern photographs. Provides a downloadable Bank of School Stage Tasks
Provides a downloadable Bank of School Stage Tasks specifically covering the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years for grades 6-8. Typical tasks involved choosing the correct definition of
The Vysshaya Proba Archive contains past distance stage papers which are excellent for 7th and 8th graders practicing for complex social analysis. Typical 2013 Task Examples for Grades 6-8
For grades 6–8, the focus was on the "Person and Society" and "Man and Nature" sections. Typical tasks involved choosing the correct definition of a social group, identifying legal age milestones (e.g., the age of partial criminal responsibility), or solving simple economic riddles.
Олимпиада СПбГУ по обществознанию, задания