Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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A meeting with Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, was held at the D. F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University "VOENMEKH" on the topic: "Student Self-Government as a Key Instrument for Implementing Youth Policy and Educational Activities in Higher Education Institutions."
The focus is on the role of student councils in the educational activities of universities, the development of leadership competencies, and the involvement of young people in social and managerial agendas. The course also provides an introduction to the history and scientific and educational activities of the university, and discusses practices of interaction between universities and youth associations.
"Today's students face a wide range of choices—opportunities, formats, and development trajectories," Olga Petrova emphasized. "And here, mentoring and university support are especially important, helping students chart their path and develop into competent, informed graduates. Ultimately, everything depends on the young people themselves and their willingness to be active and creative."
The roundtable was initiated by the Student Council of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. Participants included representatives of the St. Petersburg Student Council, the regional branch of the "Movement of the First," and the all-Russian project "Your Move."
Maxim Susorov, Chairman of the SPbPU Students' Trade Union and the St. Petersburg Student Council, was one of the event's co-organizers.
"The meeting was quite productive; we touched on many interesting topics relevant to the development of self-government in our country," said Maxim Susorov. "After this event, I myself began to look at some issues from a slightly different perspective. I'm pleased that Deputy Minister Olga Petrova, responsible for this area, places a strong emphasis on personal communication with student government representatives. This fosters dialogue and trust."
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