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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The fourth St. Petersburg Tax Forum, the largest regional platform for discussing current tax policy issues, developing public-private dialogue, and improving tax literacy, took place in St. Petersburg. This year's event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the implementation of a human-centered approach in public administration.
The forum brought together approximately 3,000 participants, including representatives of businesses, government agencies, public organizations, and the scientific and educational communities. Speakers included heads of federal and regional agencies, experts from the Federal Tax Service of Russia, and representatives of business associations and leading universities.
For the first time, the event's program included the Youth Forum "FTS-35: Growing Together!", aimed at students, young professionals, and tax authorities. Leading industry experts and executives shared their experiences, practical case studies, and visions for opportunities for young people.
Key speakers of the forum
Igor Murashev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Personnel Policy of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg; Roman Volkovsky, Acting Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations; Maria Gladysheva, Deputy Head of the Professional Development Department of the Federal Tax Service of Russia; Aleksey Matveyev, General Director of the St. Petersburg Project Office "Cultural Capital"; Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director for Promising Projects and Youth Policy at the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade, invited as an expert.
The discussion was moderated by Maxim Melnichuk, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia for St. Petersburg.
Today, we're discussing young people and their role not only in the tax service but also in the civil service system. It's important for us to discuss not only official matters, but also the real, substantive issues that concern today's students and young professionals. Today's generation isn't just focused on income; they value flexibility, self-expression, and a personalized approach. Therefore, in our session, we're focusing on human-centeredness, professional development, and new opportunities for young people," noted Maksym Melnichuk.
At the "FTS-35: Growing Together!" forum, Maxim Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade at SPbPU, delivered a report entitled "Polytechnic University and the Future of Public Service: Partnership, Development, and Opportunities." His presentation was a key element of a discussion session dedicated to opportunities for young people in public service.
In his speech, he shared successful practices for developing youth initiatives and discussed career opportunities in public service. Maxim Vladimirovich focused on how modern student associations help develop professional and leadership competencies. In the first part of his presentation, the speaker introduced the Polytechnic University and the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics, and Trade as a center for training highly qualified specialists. He discussed the university's success in national and international rankings, its high graduate employment rates, and emphasized the importance of a vibrant extracurricular environment.
Maxim Ivanov discussed his experience conducting intensive educational programs on public and municipal administration. These programs, aimed at high school students and prospective university students, allow them to become familiar with the program's training areas, experience management roles, and gain initial skills in solving public policy cases. These intensive programs are becoming an important tool for early career guidance and foster a conscious interest in public service among prospective students as part of the school-university-employer pipeline.
A separate section of the report focused on the university's participation in the career guidance project "Smolny School," aimed at preparing motivated schoolchildren for further education and careers in public and municipal administration. The Polytechnic University is making a significant contribution to the project's development: developing educational modules, conducting lectures and master classes, engaging schoolchildren in solving real-world management problems, and introducing them to the modern system of training for civil service personnel.
In addition, Polytechnic actively participates in the tax classes project, where schoolchildren gain basic knowledge of the tax system, become familiar with government governance mechanisms, and experience the role of young tax specialists.
The St. Petersburg Tax Forum demonstrates the importance of open dialogue between the state, society, and young professionals. It's crucial for us to show schoolchildren and students that public service is a modern, dynamic, and promising field where they can realize their potential and contribute to the country. Polytechnic University is actively building an ecosystem of opportunities: from student associations and educational intensives to participation in city projects. We will continue to develop initiatives that help young people find their place in the future. "Only forward!" shared Maxim Ivanov.
The Youth Forum became an important part of the Tax Forum program and demonstrated the Federal Tax Service's openness to dialogue with young professionals. Participants discussed HR projects, current requirements for specialists, and new mechanisms for developing youth potential in St. Petersburg. Furthermore, the overarching theme of the entire Tax Forum—human-centeredness—was closely linked to youth: engaging students and schoolchildren creates the conditions for developing competent, proactive, and socially responsible future professionals.
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University will continue its active participation in such events, creating new opportunities for the professional growth of students and young professionals.
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