‘Mozart of programming’: who is the 7-year-old prodigy who received a job offer from a Russian company

‘Mozart of programming’: who is the 7-year-old prodigy who received a job offer from a Russian company


Thousands of people follow the video channel in which the 7-year-old explains how to code.




Fascinated by his intelligence, a Russian software company has invited a 7-year-old boy considered a programming prodigy to join its management team as soon as he is old enough to take a paid job.

Sergey, from the Russian city of St. Petersburg, became famous after posting videos explaining how to develop software since he was 5 years old.

Thanks to this content, the cybersecurity company Pro32 sent the boy a written job offer for the position of director of corporate training.

According to Russian law, Sergey cannot accept any paid work until he turns 14.

But Pro32 chief executive Igor Mandik told the BBC World Service he had spoken to the boy’s parents to find ways to help him in the meantime.

“His father, Kirill, was surprised and said that they were very happy and couldn’t wait for Sergey to join the company,” Mandik said.



The boy, who is just 7 years old, is already considered a programming prodigy, not only in execution but also in teaching techniques.

Mozart of programming

In his videos, Sergey often appears smiling. His explanations are mostly in Russian and other times he tries to speak in English.

When it addresses the public it solves the biggest programming challenges.

His YouTube channel has more than 3,500 subscribers who are interested in learning the Python and Unity programming languages, or who want to learn more about neural networks, which are the basis of many artificial intelligence tools.

Mandik says Sergey has not only demonstrated remarkable skills as a programmer, but also “equally unique” teaching techniques.

“For me he’s kind of Mozart,” he said.

“I am absolutely sure that by the time he is 14, he will be a guru of teaching and development. That’s why we are looking forward to this moment,” he said.

Not only programmers, but also Pro32 salespeople, accountants and other professionals living in Moscow could learn from Sergey, Mandik said.

No promises have been made regarding salary yet, as the current amount will likely change significantly once he is able to join the company.

“We had to wait seven years,” Mandik recalled. “When the time comes, we will start a conversation about salary.”

Source: Terra

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