Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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In the summer of 2025, the team from the SPbPU "Adapters" public institute won a grant from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs for 1,276,120 rubles to implement a mentoring project. Active work had already begun then, but the first events only began in the fall, when the institutes' heads and deputies, as well as deputy heads, were replaced.
The first event was a problem-solving session. At it, the outgoing team discussed the challenges they had faced over the past year and analyzed possible solutions. After the names of the new leaders were announced, training began. This included a networking session to introduce the team members to each other, as well as lectures, which are mandatory for those taking on new positions.
At the end of November, a trip took place, marking the culmination of the Rosmolodezh grant. The event brought together the current and previous management teams, providing a unique opportunity to share experiences, transfer knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of the specifics of leadership. The trip program included lectures, business and educational games, master classes, and joint activities aimed at strengthening professional knowledge.
One of the key events was a lecture by Dmitry Agranovsky and Alexander Potalov, the 2024 and 2023 Adapters Olympic Games leaders, respectively. Participants discussed modern approaches to team management, personal responsibility of a leader, and interaction within the student community. A business simulation was organized for the new team, where participants experienced the leadership journey, from their first days on the job to the end of the season. This allowed them to become familiar with real-life challenges, understand the structure of the work, and appreciate the importance of a mentor's role.
A special program was prepared for members of the institute's previous teams: an economic game, an immersive quest, a master class, and other events. Participants reminisced about their journeys and looked at the community's development from a mentoring perspective. Particular attention was paid to joint events. These became a platform for successors and their predecessors to exchange views, find common solutions, and develop a unified vision for the future of the Adapters Olympic Games. The events clearly demonstrated the principle of continuity.
The trip was not only an educational event but also an important step in strengthening a social institution, where each participant is part of a shared history and the foundation of future projects. The outcome of this work was the creation of a methodological framework for developing a mentoring program within the "Adapters" initiative. It aims to engage and retain student community leaders in the life of the university and in addressing youth policy issues. Its goal is to develop the institution of mentoring within the activities of other student communities. The program has demonstrated significant effectiveness, with 600 students participating.
The project was implemented with the support of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). The organizing team earned gratitude for their work and for creating an environment in which interaction, development, and continuity are the key principles of communication.
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