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On March 2, Mentor Day, applications were accepted for the third All-Russian "Mentoring" competition—one of the key projects identifying and supporting best mentoring practices in the country.
The All-Russian "Mentoring" competition is being held as part of the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Mentoring in the Russian Federation through 2030, approved by the Government. The competition is operated by the Institute for the Development of Professional Education, with the support of the Ministry of Education and the partnership of leading ministries, public organizations, and volunteer organizations.
"This year, we are celebrating Mentor Day for the first time, established by decree of President Vladimir Putin. It's symbolic that this holiday marks the launch of the all-Russian 'Mentoring' competition. Over the past two years, more than 20,000 people have participated, 100 mentoring practices have been selected, and over 200 authors have received additional recognition for their best work. I congratulate all mentors on this occasion! Thank you for fulfilling your noble mission, and I wish you good health and compassionate mentors!" said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The competition's main goal is to create a nationwide database of best mentoring practices, which serve as an effective tool for training and supporting personnel in the real economy, education, and youth policy.
"The 'Mentoring' competition grows larger and more comprehensive each year. Today, it encompasses manufacturing, education, social services, and government and municipal service—in all of these fields, the experience of seniors is crucial for professional development. This year, we're introducing a new category: 'Mentoring in Business and Entrepreneurship.' This is an important step: we'll bring together best practices for sharing business experience that help aspiring entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. We invite everyone who's willing to share their knowledge and lead the way to apply," noted Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
Applications for the All-Russian Mentoring Competition are accepted in five categories:
— "Mentoring in production"
— "Mentoring in Education"
— “Mentoring in the social sphere and public activities”,
— "Mentoring in the public and municipal service"
— “Mentoring in business and entrepreneurship.”
You can find more information about the competition regulations on the federal operator’s website ((https://firpo.ru/activities/events/vserossiyskiy-konkurs-nastavnichestvo-1.html)You can apply for participation by following the link (http://firpo.ru/registration/all-Russian-competition-mentoring/).
"The 'Mentoring' competition is a vibrant communication environment where professionals from a wide range of fields share experiences and inspire each other. It fosters a community of people for whom sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues is not a formality, but the meaning of their work. Competition winners become mentoring ambassadors across the country: they speak at conferences, conduct master classes, and participate in expert sessions. This is how the competition works toward a larger goal: making mentoring a norm in professional culture in Russia," emphasized Sergei Kozhevnikov, Rector of the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.
Any citizen of the Russian Federation over the age of 18 who is engaged in mentoring activities is eligible to participate in the competition. The online format ensures equal opportunities for all participants, regardless of their region of residence. Winners from various years actively participate in educational events at the national, regional, and municipal levels as lecturers, speakers, and moderators of discussions, conferences, master classes, and webinars.
The competition results will be announced in July 2026 at the All-Russian seminar-conference "Mentoring: Traditions, Experience, Cooperation" at the Federal Technopark for Professional Education in Kaluga.
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