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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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A press conference was held at TASS to summarize the 66th summer work season of the Russian Student Brigades (RSB). The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Yegor Litvinenko, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov, and Head (Commander) of the Central Headquarters of the Russian Student Brigades Yaroslav Zubashchenko.
"Over the organization's long history, more than 20 million people have participated in student brigades. This is a significant figure that underscores the importance of RSOs for young people, society, and the country as a whole. Today, it is an integral part of our progress and the achievement of the national goals outlined by the head of state. Against the backdrop of a labor shortage, young people represent the country's primary labor force. 1.3 million young people will enter the labor market annually between now and 2032. Therefore, it is important for us that young people receive professional affirmation and are successful in it, and Russian Student Brigades should become the primary career guidance school for young people," commented Tatyana Golikova.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this year, RSO participants worked on 49 all-Russian labor projects in Russia and internationally – in Belarus, Turkey, Egypt, India, and Bangladesh.
Thanks to the Russian Student Brigades initiative, opportunities are being created for teenagers to find employment during school breaks and weekends. Fifty thousand schoolchildren and students have already gained their first work experience.
This year, for the first time, a work project for teenagers at Russian Railways achieved nationwide status. Over 200 teenagers from 25 regions of the country joined teams to help ensure comfort for millions of passengers during the holiday season.
In Alabuga, where the nationwide project for teenagers is in its second year, a Russian record was set for employment of teenagers and construction students working within the economic zone. Over the summer, 954 teenagers from 41 regions of the country gained their first professional experience in Alabuga.
"We're currently experiencing a real battle for personnel when it comes to student brigades. Previously, students would often leave for other regions, but now governors are making a concerted effort to ensure students stay and work at facilities in their home regions," added Tatyana Golikova.
The student medical team is one of the most dynamically developing areas within the Russian student team movement, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized. During the 2025 summer season, more than 15,000 students worked as part of these teams. The All-Russian Student Medical Team "Parma" brought together over 300 medical students from Russia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan.
On Youth Day, the largest multi-format student group space in Russia, "SO.Zdanie," opened in Arkhangelsk.
The new bridge across the Ob River and the southern bypass of Surgut has been named the "Obi Star" All-Russian student project, and the student teams' contribution to this project has been recognized by the President.
Student teams actively participate in volunteer events and humanitarian missions. This tradition continues during the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, declared by the President. This year, an all-Russian team of the RSO Snow Landing Forces—the Victory Landing Force—was formed. More than 20,000 schoolchildren and students from across the country participated, noted Tatyana Golikova.
Student brigades maintain strong friendships with young people from Belarus. This year, the first Union State rally was held, bringing together over 100 young people from Russia and Belarus. This practice is being expanded, and next year, the number of participants is planned to increase to 200.
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