The article examines the participation of Ivanovo State University students in distance-format activities (Olympiads, contests, festivals, online presentations). The authors note that participation in such events contributes to the development of educational motivation, communicative skills, creative competencies, and predicting independent actions. It is emphasized that intellectual competitions on various topics and project activities are effective forms of self-realization and self-improvement of students in the modern world.
Key words: distance-format activity, educational motivation, communicative skill, creative competence, verbal and non-verbal communication, self-realization and self-improvement of students.