Vladislav Mikhalchenko
Vladislav Mikhalchenko, Head of the Department of Strategic Development and Projects at the Krasnoyarsk Krai Agency for Labor and Employment, paid a visit to SPbGASU. He told students about his region's Youth Club and held a work meeting with university top managers.
The Krasnoyarsk Krai Youth Club in St Petersburg is a community of like-minded individuals and fellow countrymen who have come to study in the Northern Capital. Its main goal is to encourage graduates of St Petersburg universities to return to the region after completing studies. This is achieved through quizzes, business games, and other activities, meetings with successful individuals and employers, career counseling, company roadshows, and internships. Project partners include the Government of Krasnoyarsk Krai, the Government of St Petersburg, the Yenisei Siberia Development Corporation, Norilsk Nickel, Rosneft, and others.
Vladislav Mikhalchenko reported that approximately 3,200 students from the Krasnoyarsk Krai are studying in St Petersburg. This is a valuable resource for employers and the rapidly developing region. The club currently has 187 members. The organizers plan to increase the number of participants and identify leaders among them who will collaborate with partners and develop additional events. These leaders will be able to participate in organizing the 2026 World Youth Festival in Krasnoyarsk.
Students learned about the benefits of living and working in the Krasnoyarsk Krai and were invited to the club chat. The focus there is on careers: job openings are posted and individual coaching is provided. Vladislav Mikhalchenko recommended meeting with employers as early as possible and arranging an internship a year in advance.
At the end of the meeting, the speaker answered questions and held a quiz. The quiz winner, fourth-year student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Dmitry Kuznetsov, intends to join the club. "I'm from Krasnoyarsk. If the Krasnoyarsk Krai is competitive, why not?" he said, reflecting on his return to his homeland.
Yulia Yunakova, a second-year student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, is also from Krasnoyarsk. Yulia was interested in internships. "I'd be happy to try my hand at this profession in my hometown," she said.
During the work meeting with Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education Viktoria Vinogradova, and the heads of departments involved in student professional development, Vladislav Mikhalchenko discussed the concept and work plan of the St Petersburg Youth Club. The parties outlined further steps for developing cooperation that will help future young professionals fully realize their career potential.
