The Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» will be held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to 30. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia and the Government of St. Petersburg, the event is supported by the Government of the Russian Federation. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education (IRPE).

More than 900 contestants who proved themselves at the regional and final (interregional) stages will take part in the competitions. Students of colleges and technical schools, as well as young professionals, will demonstrate their skills in 55 competencies of the «Basic» category, and schoolchildren over the age of 14 — in 20 competencies of the «Juniors» category.

The opening ceremony and the plenary session of the Final of the Professionals Championship will be held on November 26. On November 27, 28 and 29, participants will enjoy a competitive program, as well as career guidance program events. The business program, which will also take place over several days, will be attended by representatives of federal and regional authorities, businesses, educational organizations, as well as experts from Russia and friendly countries.

The main venue of the Championship will be the Expoforum Exhibition Center, competitive events will also be held at the N.A. Nekrasov Pedagogical College No. 1, St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue College, Automotive Mechanics College, College of Automation of Production Processes and Applied Information Systems, Electrical Engineering College and Pulkovo Airport.

The exposition of the exhibition area will be dedicated to the achievements of the SPO system and partners of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills. The awarding of the winners and the closing ceremony of the Championship Finals will take place on November 30.

More than 900 people will compete for the championship in the medal standings in the Final of the Championship «Professionals».

Four medal standings are provided to assess the professional skills of participants:
— Basic credit (students of secondary vocational education organizations);
— Juniors (students aged 14 and over);
— Industrial credit (young professionals under the age of 35);
— International competition (contestants from Russia and foreign countries).

The division into medal standings will also allow you to identify the most talented representatives in each category of participants. Thus, the junior test is designed to stimulate students’ interest in professional activities and help them decide on their future profession.

The main credit is aimed at students of secondary vocational education and contributes to improving the quality of vocational education in Russia.

The Industrial test provides a platform for demonstrating skills and sharing experiences between representatives of various enterprises and students of vocational schools, stimulating the development of the professional community. The international credit is aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the field of vocational education and increasing the prestige of Russian specialists on the world stage.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills for the second year. In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country. The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

These are 55 competencies in the Main age category, divided into nine blocks: «Production and Engineering Technologies» (18 competencies), «Transport and Logistics» (8), «Construction and Construction Technologies» (7), «Information and Communication Technologies (5), «Technologies of creative Industries» (4), «Technologies of the hospitality industries» (4), «Technologies of education» (4), «Technologies of medicine» (3), «Service sector» (2).

final of the Professionals Championship is held according to the competencies most in demand on the labor market in 2024.

Students compete in 20 competencies of the «Juniors» category.

In 2024, more than 900 people participated in the final of the Professionals Championship.

The Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» will be held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to 30. It will be attended not only by the contestants, but also by representatives of the expert community.

Thus, the chief expert interacts with schoolchildren, students of secondary vocational education organizations and other experts. His task is to monitor the order and observance of the rules at each stage of the competition in a certain competence.

An industrial expert represents a company that is included in the list of partner enterprises. He evaluates the work of the contestants taking into account their professional experience and industry requirements. In addition, representatives of enterprises can invite prize-winners and winners of the Championship for an internship.

Support is also important — the contestants are always accompanied by an expert mentor who represents their interests and helps them prepare for the competition.

Важна и поддержка – конкурсантов всегда сопровождает эксперт-наставник, который представляет их интересы и помогает готовиться к соревнованиям.

The organizers of the competition note that it is the active participation of representatives of the expert community that allows events to be held at the highest level.

The championship movement is growing and developing: in 2024, it brought together more than 500 thousand participants from all regions of Russia, of which 130 thousand contestants are schoolchildren from the age of 14 and students of colleges and technical schools.

The regional stages of the Championship were held in all 89 regions of the Russian Federation. The competitors were able to demonstrate their abilities in 267 competencies — from «Obstetrics» to «Quantum Technologies».

This year, the movement was supported by over 7 thousand partner enterprises and market leaders. They take part in the development of competitive tasks and the evaluation of the results of the contestants, providing an opportunity for the winners and prize-winners of the Championship to complete an internship and find a job.

The organizers of the All-Russian Championship movement in Professional Skills report that in 2025 the program will become even larger. It is planned to attract more participants, expand competencies and strengthen international cooperation.

This year, at the Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals», 55 competencies are presented in the Main age category, which are combined into 9 blocks and cover key sectors of the modern economy.

The Production and Engineering Technologies block occupies a leading position in terms of the number of competencies represented — 18. This indicates the growing need for qualified engineers and technicians needed for various industries.

The Transport and Logistics block combines 8 competencies. The topic of «Construction and construction technologies», covering 7 competencies, is also still relevant.

The Information and Communication Technologies block includes 5 competencies that allow young professionals to demonstrate in-demand skills in the IT field. In addition, the competition program presents four competencies in the field of creative industries, four for the hospitality sector, four for education, three for medicine and two for the service sector.

The organizers are confident that the training and professional development of specialists within the framework of the presented competencies will make a significant contribution to the future of the Russian economy.

As part of the final of the Professionals Championship, not only a competitive part is planned, but also a rich business program, which will include representatives of federal and regional authorities, experts from Russia and friendly countries, representatives of leading domestic companies and educational organizations. They will discuss current trends and prospects for the development of secondary vocational education and its role in ensuring the technological sovereignty of the country.

The business program starts on November 26: on this day, the opening ceremony of the Championship and the plenary session «The All-Russian Championship movement as a driver of transformation of the professional training system at the request of enterprises» will take place.

The main theme of the first competition day will be the search and creation of new opportunities for young people and by young people themselves. Panel discussions, project sessions and other events will be devoted to projects that help schoolchildren and students of secondary vocational education develop.

On November 28, the participants of the business program will discuss the formation of system solutions for the development of professionals in various industries and the training of qualified personnel. The list of current events of the day includes round tables, expert sessions, panel discussions, as well as events of the IX FUMO Forum.

The events of the business program on November 29 are dedicated to the development of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills.

The closing ceremony of the Championship, at which the winners will be announced, will take place on November 30.

The events will be held at the Expoforum Exhibition Center.

The Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» will be held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to 30. Representatives of Russia and friendly countries will take part in the competitions and events of the business program.

Representatives of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kenya, China, Colombia and other countries are planning to take part in the international medal competition.

Experts from China, Kyrgyzstan, Ghana and other countries will join the business program in person, and experts from Egypt will join it remotely.

The international component of the Championship Final plays an important role: it allows you to assess the progress and quality of tasks performed by participants from different countries, as well as compare the processes of training future specialists and outline the vectors of development of the vocational education system in Russia.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills for the second year. In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

The organizers of the Final of the Professionals Championship are the Ministry of Education of Russia and the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The Final of the Professionals Championship will be held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to 30. The main venue of the event will be the Expoforum Exhibition Center on the St. Petersburg Highway. Here, the audience and experts will take part in the business and exhibition program.

The events of the competition program will be held not only at Expoforum, but also at other venues: Pulkovo Airport, College of Automotive Mechanics, College of Electrical Engineering, College of Automation of Production Processes and Applied Information Systems, Pedagogical College No. 1 named after N.A. Nekrasov, St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue College.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills for the second year. In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

The Organizers Of The Final Of The Professionals Championship are The Ministry Of Education Of Russia, The Government Of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Compared to last year, the number of participants increased from 25 to 58 people.

College students from the Donetsk People’s Republic took part in the competitive program of the All-Russian Championship movement in Professional Skills in 2024.

In 2024, the regional stage competitions were held in 11 competencies, including new ones for participants from the DPR — «Web Technologies», «Preschool education», «Teaching in elementary grades», «Software solutions for Business», «Network and System Administration», «Dry Construction and Plastering», «Digital Business Opportunities».

In the final (interregional) stage of the Championships, contestants from the Donetsk People’s Republic participated in competitions in 10 competencies: «Web technologies», «Preschool education», «Bricklaying», «Teaching in elementary grades», «Network and System Administration», «Dry construction and plastering», «Digital Opportunities for business», «Electrical installation».

According to the results of the competition, the region entered the top 10 in terms of competence («Digital business Opportunities»), and in 9 competencies it took places from 21 to 52.

At the end of November, the Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» will be held in St. Petersburg. The list of competencies of the movement includes many areas in the most demanded areas of the economy.

The list of competencies of the Main age category is divided into nine blocks, one of the most popular is «Transport and Logistics», which includes eight competencies.

• Body repair,
• Car painting,
• Repair of unmanned aerial vehicles,
• Repair and maintenance of passenger cars,
• Management of the transportation process in railway transport,
• Operation of unmanned aircraft systems,
• Operation of water transport vessels,
• Air transport service.

The competition program of the Championship Finals will be held on November 27-29. The organizers are confident that the training and professional development of specialists within the framework of the presented competencies will make a significant contribution to the future of the Russian economy.

The competencies of the Championship include the most in-demand areas in the labor market of our country and are related to the areas of vocational training, as well as promising areas.

The block of competencies of the Main age category of the Final of the Championship «Professionals» is «Information and communication Technologies». The development of this area is necessary to improve the efficiency of enterprises and the economy of the country as a whole.

The contestants will take part in competitions in 5 directions:

• Automation of business processes of organizations,
• Information security,
• Software solutions for business,
• Network and system administration,
• Structured cabling systems.

Practice shows that specialists of a fairly wide profile are needed to work in this competence: those who know modern industrial automation solutions, have the skills to design, program and maintain information systems, understand the subject areas of automation and organizational management tasks (accounting, analysis, planning, control, etc.), as well as methods and technologies of teamwork and project management management.

From November 26 to November 30, the Final of the Professionals Championship will be held in St. Petersburg. The list of competencies covers completely different industries and directions: from the civil and industrial sectors, industry, and to construction, information technology and others.

One of the blocks of competencies in the «Core» category is «Construction and construction technologies».

The contestants will perform tasks in 7 areas within the competence:

• Geospatial technologies,
• Painting and decorative works,
• Tiling,
• Plumbing and heating,
• BIM Information Modeling technologies,
• Refrigeration and air conditioning systems,
• Electrical installation.

The professional contestants will have to show such qualities as organization, sociability, creativity, the ability to solve problems and accurately perform work, observing technology.

Among the new competencies of the Championship Finals are «Painting and decorative works». According to experts, this competence requires the contestants to have a wide range of practical skills: the ability to distinguish shades of colors, harmoniously combine painted surfaces, visually measure the proportions of the room, as well as to prepare and paint baseboards and door frames.

Four competencies of the Creative Industries Technologies block are presented in the Final of the Professionals Championship, which will be held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to 30, 2024. The contestants will take part in competitions in the following competencies in the Main age category.

• Graphic design,
• Industrial design,
• Fashion Technologies,
• 3D Modeling for computer games.

The competencies «Graphic Design», «Industrial Design» and «Fashion Technologies» will also be presented to the contestants of the «Juniors» category.

Participants will demonstrate mastery of modern information technologies and knowledge of special software.

The names of the winners will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Professionals Championship, which will be held on November 30 at the SKA Arena.

A large-scale exhibition program will be held as part of the Finals of the Professionals Championship. All residents and guests of St. Petersburg can visit it. The main objectives of the events are career guidance for young people and their acquaintance with future employers.

Expoforum will take part in the job fair at the Exhibition Center:

• 1C LLC is a leading developer of computer programs and games;
• VIDERCRAFT RUS LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for car service stations;
• Geoscan Group of Companies — developer of unmanned aerial vehicles;
• IEC HOLDING JSC is a manufacturer of electrical engineering, lighting engineering, and telecommunications equipment.

There will also be a «Marathon of professions» at the Finals. The Partners of the Championship Movement will join him:

• Rosatom is one of the world leaders in nuclear energy;
• Gazpromneft-Terminal LLC is a large oil and gas company;
• PJSC Severstal is one of the leading steel producers;
• St. Petersburg State Medical University St. Luke’s Clinical Hospital is a research base for higher educational institutions in the field of medicine.

Visitors to the exhibition program will learn more about modern professions and understand how to move towards a successful career.

Starting November 26, St. Petersburg will host the Final of the Professionals Championship, which will be attended by contestants from different regions of our country who have already shown their skills in competitions in the most popular areas in Russia.

The regional stage was held in all 89 regions. Each region, based on its specifics and according to the requests of the real sector of the economy, chose significant competencies for the competition. If necessary, before the start of the regional stage, an internal selection was held in some regions.

The contestants who proved themselves were able to take part in the final (interregional) stage, which was held in more than 200 competencies at the sites of 26 subjects, federal technoparks and a number of partner enterprises. The participants noted the importance of such competitions, because the contestants represented both an educational organization and their region.

The final of the Championship in St. Petersburg will bring together participants from most regions of the country who have previously shown a high level of professional skill. Recall that all competition venues are as close as possible to real working conditions, and representatives of leading Russian enterprises will evaluate the work of the contestants.

The competition will last for three days — from November 27 to 29, and on November 30 the closing ceremony will take place, at which we will learn the names of the winners.

The Zaporozhye region joined the Professionals Championship: in 2024, the regional stage competitions for participants from the reunited regions were held on the territory of the Rostov region.

21 contestants demonstrated their skills in the competition program — 10 more people than a year earlier. The number of competencies has increased to four: «Work on universal lathes», «Network and system administration», «Electrical installation».

The best result is the 29th place in the competence of «Entrepreneurship».

Contestants from the Luhansk region actively participate in the «Professionals» Championship. In 2024, the regional stage competitions for them were organized in the Rostov region from March 21 to March 30 in 10 competencies in the Main age category.

53 contestants took part in the competition program — 21 more participants than a year earlier.

The competitions were held in such areas as «Web technologies», «Painting and decorative works», «Software solutions for business», «Mobile application development», «Restaurant service», «Dry construction and plastering», «Operation of agricultural machinery».

In 2024, 3 competencies participated in the competitions of the final (interregional) stage: «Web technologies», «Mobile application development», «Operation of agricultural machinery».

The best result is the 26th place in the competence "Mobile application development.

Contestants from the Luhansk region actively participate in the «Professionals» Championship. In 2024, the regional stage competitions for them were organized in the Rostov region from March 21 to March 30 in 10 competencies in the Main age category.

53 contestants took part in the competition program — 21 more participants than a year earlier.

The competitions were held in such areas as «Web technologies», «Painting and decorative works», «Software solutions for business», «Mobile application development», «Restaurant service», «Dry construction and plastering», «Operation of agricultural machinery».

In 2024, 3 competencies participated in the competitions of the final (interregional) stage: «Web technologies», «Mobile application development», «Operation of agricultural machinery».

The best result is the 26th place in the competence "Mobile application development.

As part of the Final of the Professionals Championship, an industrial competition will be held in St. Petersburg. It will be attended by young specialists from different fields aged from 22 to 35 years.

This year, more than 50 contestants will take part in the industrial competition, which is 20% more than last year. They will represent the leading enterprises of Russia at the competitions:

• Roscosmos Group of Companies;
• 1C-Soft LLC;
• PJSC Chelyabinsk Forging and Pressing Plant;
• Pragmatika Lada LLC;
• JSC Tatenergo;
• JSC EVRAZ United West Siberian Metallurgical Combine;
• KAMAZ PJSC;
• National Association of Engineering System Installers;
• PULKOVO AIRPORT JSC;
• PJSC Aeroflot;
• Rosatom State Corporation;
• NPP Deria Graphics LLC;
• JSC «Inertial Technologies of Technocomplex» (KRET, Rostec Group);
• PJSC Ob-Irtysh River Shipping Company;
• JSC «United Shipbuilding Corporation»;

The results of the industrial assessment will help enterprises to obtain an independent assessment of their personnel training. The competitions also contribute to the professional development of young specialists and the exchange of experience between different regions of Russia.

In 2024, the participants of the Final of the «Professionals» Championship compete in 55 competencies of the Main age category. The block «Technologies of Medicine» includes three competencies.

Medical activity (Paramedic)
The contestants will examine the patient, make a preliminary diagnosis and provide emergency medical care. As part of the competition, students will also demonstrate their mastery of obstetric skills.

Medical and social care
Participants will have to assess the patient’s condition and make medical appointments. Students will show how to train relatives in patient care. They will also have to fill out medical documentation in accordance with modern requirements.

Pharmaceuticals
Competitions in this area include pharmaceutical control tasks. The contestants will show how to check and dispense medicines. Then the students will produce medicines in conditions close to a real pharmaceutical organization.

According to experts, these tasks will fully prepare students for a career in the medical field and help them prove themselves to future employers.

The Final of the All-Russian Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» has been launched in St. Petersburg, in which more than 900 contestants from Russia and 25 friendly countries take part.

The organizers of the event are the Ministry of Education of Russia and the Government of St. Petersburg, the federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. The Championship final is being held with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the finalists. He noted that projects such as the Professionals Championship serve to popularize working professions.

«I am convinced that such popular projects as your championship serve to popularize working professions, and most importantly, provide excellent opportunities for business and friendly communication between young people,» the head of state noted.

In his video message to the participants, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko said that the Championship is a unique platform for the development of talents and training for the technological development of the country.

«It unites a young, strong team capable of ensuring Russia’s technological leadership,» Dmitry Chernyshenko said.

Greetings were sent to the participants by the Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov and the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

The opening ceremony of the Championship was held on the site of the SKA Arena.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills.

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

The All-Russian championship movement in professional skills is aimed at supporting young people and employing them in leading companies of domestic manufacturers. It includes the events of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» and the High-tech Championship. Both Championships are held within the framework of the federal project «Professionalism».

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

The events of the business program of the Final of the All-Russian Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» have started in St. Petersburg.

At the plenary session «Personnel issues of Russia: challenges and solutions. The SPO system and the All-Russian Championship Movement to ensure the personnel sovereignty of Russia» the participants discussed priority tasks for training personnel for the country’s economy until 2030, the role of secondary vocational education (SPO) and the possibilities of interaction between educational institutions and employer enterprises.

Alexander Bugaev, First Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation, noted in his speech that the secondary vocational education system provides conditions in which students successfully master working professions and gain practical professional skills.

«This year, Russian participants and representatives of 25 friendly countries are taking part in the Final of the Professionals Championship. This once again shows that the Championship Movement has huge prospects and a great future,» Alexander Bugaev stressed.

Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Irina Potekhina spoke about the region’s experience in training specialists. Thus, a digital platform was created to analyze the needs of the economy and existing human resources. The next step was to change the structure of the admission control figures for vocational education institutions, and the sites in colleges were used as much as possible for practical training.

«We have already doubled the number of applicants for the most sought-after professions. And we would like to move in this direction further,» Irina Potekhina summed up.

Dmitry Guzhelya, Deputy General Director of ANO Russia — the Land of Opportunities, added that the modern system of secondary vocational education should focus not only on professional, but also on supra-professional competencies. He noted that the level of development of skills such as planning, result orientation and teamwork will allow graduates to be more successful at work.

Irina Osadchaya, Deputy Director General for Communication Projects at the National Priorities NGO, presented the results of the analytical report «Professionalism: a new look at the career of a worker». According to the study, 74% of high school students prefer to go to colleges instead of universities, which indicates an increase in interest in working professions and vocational education.

Alexey Matushansky, Director of the Strategic Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said that the federal project «Professionalism» helps to quickly adapt educational programs to the needs of employers, contributing to the training of specialists in the shortest possible time. He also focused on interdepartmental initiatives aimed at popularizing working professions.

In addition, the participants noted that modern working professions are becoming prestigious due to new technologies, modern equipment and decent working conditions.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The All-Russian championship movement in professional skills is aimed at supporting young people and employing them in leading companies of domestic manufacturers. It includes the events of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» and the High-tech Championship. Both Championships are held within the framework of the federal project «Professionalism».

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 27, as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship, a round table «Profession as the love of a lifetime» was held: how to make a choice consciously and enthusiastically." Representatives of colleges and large Russian companies took part in the discussion. The speakers talked about joint projects of educational organizations and employers in the framework of career guidance.

The discussion was opened by Ekaterina Yudina, Director of ANO «Corporate Academy «Bolshoe Krylo». She noted that career guidance in the field of agriculture should begin with kindergarten and elementary school, instilling in children a love of nature.

«The future of the industry depends on our decisions today,» Ekaterina Yudina stressed.

Natalia Simbirtseva, Director of Recruitment at PJSC VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, presented the project «Perspektiva Professional and Industrial Cluster». As part of the program, students from 14 to 18 years old master the first engineering profession and practice during the summer holidays. Natalia Simbirtseva noted that colleges are «the main source of qualified personnel.»

The original approach of IEK HOLDING was presented by the head of the Department for work with the expert community and educational institutions of IEK, Peter Nekrasov. He said that the participation of schoolchildren and students in professional competitions helps to unlock their potential and prepare them for future work.

Daria Kolesnikova, Deputy Head of the Mriya Resort & Spa Corporate University, shared the company’s experience in career guidance in the hospitality industry. She noted that young people are ready to work actively if they see sense in their actions. Therefore, one of the key tasks is to convey the importance of the profession and its importance to society.

Representatives of Moscow colleges Pavel Glazkov and Victoria Kozhak spoke at the discussion. The speakers talked about career guidance projects of the capital’s education system: «Moscow Masters» and «Masters», as well as about the practice for students, which begins from the first year.

All participants of the round table agreed that modern students of the vocational education system differ from previous generations. And for the development of vocational education and training, new approaches to career guidance are needed that take into account the interests and needs of young people.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 27, as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship, a round table «Industry community as a driver of economic development» was held.

The participants reviewed the best practices of curation, and also discussed priority tasks such as interregional cooperation between industry colleges and industrial partners, the development of the Ambassadors of Professionalism project and much more. The discussion was attended by the curators of the ambassadors — representatives of Interregional sectoral educational and methodological centers of the SPO.

The session was moderated by Ivan Samolin, a representative of the Rosatom Corporate Academy. The discussion was attended by representatives of the areas of «Light Industry», «Mass media and communication technologies», «Fuel and energy complex».

The session also raised topics such as standards for the training of ambassadors of «Professionalism» and the involvement of employers in the development of the project, an action plan for the year and issues of academic mobility of ambassadors.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

More than 900 people from different regions of the country and foreign countries became the contestants of the Final. Students of colleges and technical schools, as well as young specialists compete in 55 competencies of the Main age category, and schoolchildren over the age of 14 compete in 20 competencies of «Juniors».

The All-Russian championship movement in professional skills is aimed at supporting young people and employing them in leading companies of domestic manufacturers. It includes the events of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» and the High-tech Championship. Both Championships are held within the framework of the federal project «Professionalism».

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 28, as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship in St. Petersburg, an expert pitch session «Successful practices from the winners of the Public Professional Award «Leader of the PDF — 2023» was held. The participants of the meeting presented successful cases, as well as discussed the promotion and scaling of the award.

«Traditionally, the purpose of the Leader of SPO Award is to identify successful practices in strategically significant areas of secondary vocational education development, followed by the broadcast of these successful practices and their scaling,» said Natalia Ivanova, founder of the IPR MEDIA Group of Companies, Executive director of Profobrazovanie, an expert in the field of formation of an electronic information and educational environment.

She also said that work is currently underway to create a rating of media activity of secondary vocational education organizations.

The participants also discussed the possibility and prospects of restarting the award, tried to form proposals and solutions for the implementation of the Leader of the PDF — 2025 award, as well as the best options for replicating successful practices.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 28, as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship, an international seminar of the BRICS Alliance «Development of partnership between PDF organizations and the economy» was held. Experts from China, South Africa, Kazakhstan and India discussed the development of secondary vocational education and its importance for the economy.

Professor Santosho Mehrotra from India raised the important issue of the lack of jobs for young people in the BRICS countries.

Ammanuel Garzo from South Africa, Director of the Department of Higher Education and Training, stressed the importance of teaching students outside colleges. He proposed to combine the efforts of politicians, economists, enterprises and institutions of the PDF.

Dean of the Faculty of International Education of the Shinxi Polytechnic Institute Qin Jin Jun shared the experience of China. The speaker spoke about industry and education alliances, internships for students and professional skill competitions in the country.

Vasily Gapeev, Deputy Head of Educational and Industrial Work at Kokshetau Higher Technical College, presented the experience of Kazakhstan. The expert told how production sites based on colleges are being created in the country. He noted that this is the best way to prepare students for real work.

The seminar showed how important it is to develop interaction between secondary vocational education and the economy. Experts unanimously stressed that this will be the key to the successful future of the BRICS countries.

The international seminar of the BRICS Alliance «Development of partnership between PDF organizations and the economy» was held as part of the business program of the Final of the Professionals Championship.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 28, as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship in St. Petersburg, a thematic section «Personnel for business through the Employment Promotion project» was held. The meeting was attended by representatives of the PDF and the partners-employers of the project.

The main topics for discussion were the possibilities of the Employment Promotion project for businesses, successful cases of project implementation in companies in 2024, as well as new approaches to project implementation in 2025. The session was moderated by Ekaterina Smirnova, Deputy Head of the Center for the Implementation of Educational Projects.

The head of the Center for the Implementation of Educational Projects, Alina Chupris, presented the project «Employment Promotion» and highlighted its goals, implementation model, role and opportunities for employers. She also gave examples of cases of interaction with employers from different industries.

Victoria Bichurina, Deputy Director for Development of the Center for Advanced Vocational Training in St. Petersburg, shared the experience of the PSC in the framework of the project «Employment Promotion» and spoke about employment statistics and prospects for further work.

Alexander Kadukhin, Director of Development at Lada-Image JSC, and Nina Melnik, Director of the training center at Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant LLC, presented their cases of successful project implementation from employer partners.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

As part of the business program of the Final of the Professionals Championship, the IX All-Russian Forum of Federal Educational and Methodological Associations (FUMO) in the system of secondary vocational education was held in St. Petersburg.

The participants had the opportunity to attend various activities and events, such as the exhibition area of publishing houses, project discussions, expert sessions, round tables, seminars and master classes, as well as the Council of FUMO PDF. The final event of the forum was the solemn ceremony of awarding the best FUMO in the PDF system based on the results of work in 2024.

The rich business program allowed us to discuss various topical issues, for example, the regulatory framework of the PDF, the development of materials, the training and professional development of teachers in the context of the transformation of the PDF system, as well as the practical experience of participants and much more.

The purpose of the Forum is to summarize the results of the work of federal educational and methodological associations in the vocational education system and to form strategic priorities for the development of their activities in the coming years.

The Forum of Federal Educational and Methodological Associations is a landmark event in the SPO system. FUMO is a unique community of professionals that defines the vectors of the development of PDF.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

College principals from different regions of Russia became participants in the panel discussion «Professionals for education: new challenges — new opportunities». They discussed the creation of the impact of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills on the system of secondary vocational education. The event was held on November 29 as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship.

The director of the Kazan Pedagogical College, Anfisa Zalyalova, noted the importance of creating a unified educational space taking into account domestic technological solutions.

«There should be a single educational space! We have no other way with you,» said Elina Yakovleva, Vice—rector of the State Educational Institution of Higher Education of the State Technical University of Orekhovo-Zuyevo.

The director of the Volgograd Socio-Pedagogical College, Alexander Kalinin, spoke about the work of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association (FUMO):

«At the extended meetings of the FUMO, we discuss not only formal issues, but also how pedagogical colleges work, and the specifics of working with students. Our range of interests is much broader than the formal agenda.»

The experts paid special attention to the peculiarities of modern students. The panelists noted their interest in practice and digital technologies.

Lyudmila Petrova, Director of the Penza Pedagogical College, touched upon the topic of mentoring, which helps to prevent the outflow of specialists in the first years of work. The director of the Chita Pedagogical College, Tatyana Alyoshkina, told about the ambassadors of Professionalism — students who help applicants to do

The speakers noted the role of the All-Russian Championship movement for professional skills in the field of secondary vocational education.

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people took part in it, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 29, an international seminar of the BRICS TPOP Alliance on the topic «Career trajectories of students of the education and training system» was held in St. Petersburg as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship. Experts from Russia and China discussed how to develop secondary vocational education and help students build successful careers.

The moderator of the seminar was Marina Nevskaya, Head of the Department of International Partnership in the Vocational Education System of the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. The expert spoke about how the PDF system is changing in Russia. Previously, graduates were more likely to choose higher education institutions, but in recent years, the competition for admission to colleges has increased significantly.

Marina Nevskaya stressed the importance of cooperation between the BRICS countries in the field of PDF. Among the initiatives are the issuance of double diplomas, joint internships and targeted training in Russia. These measures are aimed at training qualified personnel for the growing economies in the BRICS countries.

The President of Zhengzhou Railway Vocational College, Yuxia Ma, shared China’s experience. In 2022, the country adopted a new law on vocational education. One of the key initiatives was the holding of career planning competitions, which help students to consciously choose a profession and increase their chances of employment.

Elena Lomteva, a leading researcher at the RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation, presented the results of a new study. According to the expert, more than 60% of secondary school students cannot receive additional education due to lack of time. The speaker proposed to create media education centers together with young people.

At the end of the seminar, Marina Nevskaya recalled the importance of international professional skills competitions for the vocational education system and called on educational institutions to actively prepare students for participation.

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

For the second year in a row, the contract competence «Repair of unmanned aerial vehicles» has become one of the brightest at the Professionals Championship. Denis Kryuchkov, a student of the Krasnodon Industrial and Economic College, told about his participation in the final tests.

As part of the competition, participants complete tasks related to setting up aircraft and multirotor drones, repairing systems and creating new parts.

«The championship movement for me is, first of all, an opportunity. Our Luhansk People’s Republic has only recently joined the project, and this is a huge event for us. Here we learn and try something new, and the support of mentors and relatives gives us the strength to move on,» the participant concludes.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation

The competence «Operation of water transport vessels» at the Final of the Professionals Championship gives the contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in ship management and ensuring safety on water routes. Alexander Klimenko, a student of the Omsk Institute of Water Transport, reached the final of the competition for the first time.

At the Championship, the participants completed tasks in four modules: working with maps, preparing the vessel, knitting knots and fences, and permanent loops on the cable.

«Also, during the two days of the Championship, we passed tests on putting on firefighter combat clothing and working with fire equipment, and the most interesting thing was to show our navigation skills on inland waterways using simulators,» says Alexander Klimenko.

The contestant also noted the importance of mentors’ support and told about his teacher Valery Zherdev.

«He always suggested, explained where mistakes should not be made, where there are nuances. His support is very important, especially when you get nervous before assignments. The championship movement means new people, new professions and opportunities. To all those who doubt, I say: do not miss the chance. This is a unique experience,» Alexander Klimenko said.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Ksenia Kashina, a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Kazan, is taking part in the Professionals Championship for the first time and represents Tatarstan in the competence of Medical and Social Care at the Final.

«The championship movement for me is an opportunity to learn a lot of new things, it is a window into the future and a unique experience. Here I hone skills that will definitely be useful to me in the future in my profession,» says Ksenia.

Within the framework of the conference, Ksenia performs tasks in six modules that cover a wide range of skills needed in professional medical practice.

«We carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation, carry out procedures in a day hospital, provide home care. There are also tasks for feeding through gastrostomy and its processing. The tasks are diverse and very interesting,» the contestant said.

A key role in Ksenia’s preparation was played by her mentor Ilvina Galiaskarova, the winner of the Professionals Championship in the main group last year.

«She shared her experience and paid great attention to me. We have been preparing for three months almost daily. I am very grateful to her for her support,» Ksenia notes.

She advises her colleagues and future participants of the Championship to believe in themselves, not to be afraid and go towards their goals. «Do not doubt your knowledge, be confident in yourself and take advantage of all the opportunities that the Championship gives,» concludes Ksenia.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

College principals from different regions of Russia became participants in the panel discussion «Professionals for education: new challenges — new opportunities». They discussed the creation of the impact of the All-Russian Championship movement in professional skills on the system of secondary vocational education. The event was held on November 29 as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship.

The director of the Kazan Pedagogical College, Anfisa Zalyalova, noted the importance of creating a unified educational space taking into account domestic technological solutions.

«There should be a single educational space! We have no other way with you,» said Elina Yakovleva, Vice—rector of the State Educational Institution of Higher Education of the State Technical University of Orekhovo-Zuyevo.

The director of the Volgograd Socio-Pedagogical College, Alexander Kalinin, spoke about the work of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association (FUMO):

«At the extended meetings of the FUMO, we discuss not only formal issues, but also how pedagogical colleges work, and the specifics of working with students. Our range of interests is much broader than the formal agenda.»

The experts paid special attention to the peculiarities of modern students. The panelists noted their interest in practice and digital technologies.

Lyudmila Petrova, Director of the Penza Pedagogical College, touched upon the topic of mentoring, which helps to prevent the outflow of specialists in the first years of work. The director of the Chita Pedagogical College, Tatyana Alyoshkina, told about the ambassadors of Professionalism — students who help applicants to do

The speakers noted the role of the All-Russian Championship movement for professional skills in the field of secondary vocational education.

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people took part in it, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

On November 29, an international seminar of the BRICS TPOP Alliance on the topic «Career trajectories of students of the education and training system» was held in St. Petersburg as part of the Final of the Professionals Championship. Experts from Russia and China discussed how to develop secondary vocational education and help students build successful careers.

The moderator of the seminar was Marina Nevskaya, Head of the Department of International Partnership in the Vocational Education System of the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. The expert spoke about how the PDF system is changing in Russia. Previously, graduates were more likely to choose higher education institutions, but in recent years, the competition for admission to colleges has increased significantly.

Marina Nevskaya stressed the importance of cooperation between the BRICS countries in the field of PDF. Among the initiatives are the issuance of double diplomas, joint internships and targeted training in Russia. These measures are aimed at training qualified personnel for the growing economies in the BRICS countries.

The President of Zhengzhou Railway Vocational College, Yuxia Ma, shared China’s experience. In 2022, the country adopted a new law on vocational education. One of the key initiatives was the holding of career planning competitions, which help students to consciously choose a profession and increase their chances of employment.

Elena Lomteva, a leading researcher at the RANEPA under the President of the Russian Federation, presented the results of a new study. According to the expert, more than 60% of secondary school students cannot receive additional education due to lack of time. The speaker proposed to create media education centers together with young people.

At the end of the seminar, Marina Nevskaya recalled the importance of international professional skills competitions for the vocational education system and called on educational institutions to actively prepare students for participation.

In 2024, more than 500 thousand people became participants in the Championship Movement, of which over 130 thousand were contestants from all regions of the country.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

For the second year in a row, the contract competence «Repair of unmanned aerial vehicles» has become one of the brightest at the Professionals Championship. Denis Kryuchkov, a student of the Krasnodon Industrial and Economic College, told about his participation in the final tests.

As part of the competition, participants complete tasks related to setting up aircraft and multirotor drones, repairing systems and creating new parts.

«The championship movement for me is, first of all, an opportunity. Our Luhansk People’s Republic has only recently joined the project, and this is a huge event for us. Here we learn and try something new, and the support of mentors and relatives gives us the strength to move on,» the participant concludes.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation

The competence «Operation of water transport vessels» at the Final of the Professionals Championship gives the contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in ship management and ensuring safety on water routes. Alexander Klimenko, a student of the Omsk Institute of Water Transport, reached the final of the competition for the first time.

At the Championship, the participants completed tasks in four modules: working with maps, preparing the vessel, knitting knots and fences, and permanent loops on the cable.

«Also, during the two days of the Championship, we passed tests on putting on firefighter combat clothing and working with fire equipment, and the most interesting thing was to show our navigation skills on inland waterways using simulators,» says Alexander Klimenko.

The contestant also noted the importance of mentors’ support and told about his teacher Valery Zherdev.

«He always suggested, explained where mistakes should not be made, where there are nuances. His support is very important, especially when you get nervous before assignments. The championship movement means new people, new professions and opportunities. To all those who doubt, I say: do not miss the chance. This is a unique experience,» Alexander Klimenko said.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Ksenia Kashina, a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Kazan, is taking part in the Professionals Championship for the first time and represents Tatarstan in the competence of Medical and Social Care at the Final.

«The championship movement for me is an opportunity to learn a lot of new things, it is a window into the future and a unique experience. Here I hone skills that will definitely be useful to me in the future in my profession,» says Ksenia.

Within the framework of the conference, Ksenia performs tasks in six modules that cover a wide range of skills needed in professional medical practice.

«We carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation, carry out procedures in a day hospital, provide home care. There are also tasks for feeding through gastrostomy and its processing. The tasks are diverse and very interesting,» the contestant said.

A key role in Ksenia’s preparation was played by her mentor Ilvina Galiaskarova, the winner of the Professionals Championship in the main group last year.

«She shared her experience and paid great attention to me. We have been preparing for three months almost daily. I am very grateful to her for her support,» Ksenia notes.

She advises her colleagues and future participants of the Championship to believe in themselves, not to be afraid and go towards their goals. «Do not doubt your knowledge, be confident in yourself and take advantage of all the opportunities that the Championship gives,» concludes Ksenia.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» has ended in St. Petersburg. The closing ceremony of the Championship and the awarding of the winners took place at the SKA Arena. The Organizers Of The Final are The Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education, Deputy of the State Duma Irina Belykh, Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

For a special contribution to the development of the All-Russian Championship movement, Roscosmos Group, Rosatom Group, 1C Company, Deriagrafix LLC, Chelyabinsk Forging and Press Plant PJSC, SeverGroup Holding were awarded. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, presented letters of thanks to the representatives of the companies.

The head of the Ministry of Education of Russia, Sergey Kravtsov, awarded representatives of ten regions most actively involved in the development of the All-Russian Championship movement in 2024: These are Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, the Novosibirsk Region, the Orenburg Region, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass.

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, awarded for his contribution to the development of the All-Russian championship movement and the improvement of the secondary vocational education system the main experts and managers of competencies Svetlana Dyukova (Moscow region, competence «Welding technologies»), Svetlana Titova (Rostov region, competence «Freight Forwarding»), Svetlana Pershina (Nizhny Novgorod region, competence «Technologies fashion»), Georgy Tsaturyan (Lipetsk region, competence «Turning on CNC machines»), Anfisa Zalyalov (Republic of Tatarstan, competence «Preschool education»), Evgenia Irishkina (St. Petersburg, competence «Cooking»).

Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education, Deputy of the State Duma Irina Belykh noted the five countries most actively represented in the Championship Finals: the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Armenia, the People’s Republic of China, the Syrian Arab Republic.

The final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» was held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to November 30.

It is organized within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The movement is aimed at developing the country’s human resources potential, forming a community of young professionals in key industries, using modern technologies in the vocational education system, taking into account the current demands of employers, achieving technological sovereignty and economic stability of Russia.

The All-Russian championship movement in professional skills includes the events of the Professionals Championship and the High-Tech Championship, which are held within the framework of the federal project «Professionalism».

A round table on the topic «Problems and prospects for the development of secondary vocational and additional vocational training in the field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)» was held on November 28 as part of the business program of the Final of the Professionals Championship.

Maxim Zhurkin, Head of the BAS Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Department at the Institute for the Development of Professional Education, spoke about the experience of implementing the federal projects «Personnel for UAS» and «Stimulating demand for domestic unmanned aircraft systems» within the framework of the national project «Unmanned Aircraft Systems».

«The tasks of the national project „Unmanned Aircraft Systems“ are global. These are the development of unmanned aviation in the Russian Federation and the technological sovereignty of the country, the integration of unmanned aviation systems into education, training and attracting personnel in the field of UAS in a developing branch of the economy, the popularization of professions in the field of unmanned aviation systems,» Maxim Zhurkin stressed.

This year, 553 educational organizations from 30 regions of the Russian Federation, including 30 colleges and 523 schools, became participants in the National Project «Unmanned Aviation Systems». It is planned that in six years the project will cover all regions.

In 2024, more than 2,500 teachers from schools and vocational education organizations were trained under the practical training program for teachers in the field of development, production and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. This program, compiled jointly with experts from the Russian Drone Racing Federation, received a positive review from the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviation).

The round table was also attended by Irina Boitsova, Deputy Director for Vocational Education at the N.N. Godovikov Polytechnic College, Yulia Ukhareva, Head of work with secondary vocational education organizations at Profobrazovanie LLC, Nikita Popov, Head of educational direction and industrial training at Geoscan Group, Viktor Berdyshev, General Director of the Association of Educational Institutions of Agriculture and Fisheries.

The meeting was moderated by Yuri Mikhalchevsky, Rector of the St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation named after Chief Marshal of Aviation A.A. Novikov.

The final of the Professionals Championship is held within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The organizers are the Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education.

Broadcasts of the championship events are available on the official Championship page on the VKontakte social network https://vk.com/pro.firpo.

The Final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» has ended in St. Petersburg. The closing ceremony of the Championship and the awarding of the winners took place at the SKA Arena. The Organizers Of The Final are The Ministry of Education of Russia, the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Vocational Education. The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education, Deputy of the State Duma Irina Belykh, Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

For a special contribution to the development of the All-Russian Championship movement, Roscosmos Group, Rosatom Group, 1C Company, Deriagrafix LLC, Chelyabinsk Forging and Press Plant PJSC, SeverGroup Holding were awarded. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, presented letters of thanks to the representatives of the companies.

The head of the Ministry of Education of Russia, Sergey Kravtsov, awarded representatives of ten regions most actively involved in the development of the All-Russian Championship movement in 2024: These are Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, the Republic of Tatarstan, the Novosibirsk Region, the Orenburg Region, the Republic of Bashkortostan, the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Kemerovo Region — Kuzbass.

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, awarded for his contribution to the development of the All-Russian championship movement and the improvement of the secondary vocational education system the main experts and managers of competencies Svetlana Dyukova (Moscow region, competence «Welding technologies»), Svetlana Titova (Rostov region, competence «Freight Forwarding»), Svetlana Pershina (Nizhny Novgorod region, competence «Technologies fashion»), Georgy Tsaturyan (Lipetsk region, competence «Turning on CNC machines»), Anfisa Zalyalov (Republic of Tatarstan, competence «Preschool education»), Evgenia Irishkina (St. Petersburg, competence «Cooking»).

Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Education, Deputy of the State Duma Irina Belykh noted the five countries most actively represented in the Championship Finals: the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Armenia, the People’s Republic of China, the Syrian Arab Republic.

The final of the Professional Skills Championship «Professionals» was held in St. Petersburg from November 26 to November 30.

It is organized within the framework of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills. The movement is aimed at developing the country’s human resources potential, forming a community of young professionals in key industries, using modern technologies in the vocational education system, taking into account the current demands of employers, achieving technological sovereignty and economic stability of Russia.

The All-Russian championship movement in professional skills includes the events of the Professionals Championship and the High-Tech Championship, which are held within the framework of the federal project «Professionalism».