The Department of Russian Language and Literature hosted the first stage of the Dulaty University Startup Competition. First-year students from groups РЯ 25-2,4, under the supervision of E.S. Shmakova, presented an engaging and promising project: "Digital Chekhov. Webtoon."

The project's relevance stems from the need to adapt A.P. Chekhov’s complex literary heritage for the modern "digital native" generation, who are more accustomed to consuming information via smartphone screens. The innovation of the project lies in the philological deconstruction of Chekhovian subtext, translating concise authorial remarks and symbols into a dynamic visual narrative while preserving the psychological depth of the original text.

The project demonstrates high scalability potential, with plans to use the completed comics as supplementary educational materials for schools and colleges. The jury highlighted the startup's relevance and commercial potential. Monetization is planned through the integration of digital products into the educational process, making it attractive not only to philologists but also to the broader EdTech market.

We wish our young researchers creative success and professional growth!