On 21 February, the lecture "The ecosystem of youth policy in Russia" was held in the "Growth Point" space of SPbGASU. The head of the media department of the charitable organization "Anna Helps", expert-mentor of Rosmolodezh, expert of the "Movement of the First", lecturer of the Russian society "Knowledge" Alena Zinkevich told students about organizations that work in the field of youth policy, and about what opportunities young people have today.

According to Alena Zinkevich, youth policy at various levels is implemented by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh), the Committee for Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations of the Administration of St Petersburg, educational institutions, and youth centers.

Alena Zinkevich spoke in detail about the Rosmolodezh forums, which provide the opportunity to travel for free, communicate with like-minded people, and receive funding for your projects.

The speaker reviewed various projects and programs of Rosmolodezh, explained what grants are, what types of grants exist, and where to look for them. Thus, until 17 March, you can apply for the correspondence competition "Rosmolodezh. Grants. Season I". Alena Zinkevich shared useful tips and offered assistance in completing applications. Those interested could make a request and receive a gift from the speaker - a checklist on social design. After the lecture, we asked the students if they had projects that they dreamed of bringing to life.

Anna Bogolyubova, a first-year bachelor's student at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services, has not previously participated in grant competitions. She does not have a project yet, but she has ideas. Anna learned a lot of new things at the lecture.

Anna Kozhemyak, a second-year bachelor's student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, actively attends lectures at "Growth Point". She has several ideas aimed at solving student problems. Anna has participated in the World Youth Festival in Sochi. She wants to continue the experience she gained there.

The lecture was attended by Lev Zadumkin, the leading system administrator of the DPbGASU Division of Information Technologies. His project is a youth cycling school. "It's like a driving school, only on bicycles, where we teach traffic rules and city riding in the format of a full course, with theory and practice. After classes, students stop being afraid of the roadway, understand road signs, and can provide first aid," he said. In 2023, Lev, as part of a team from the "Let's Go" association, applied for a grant (subsidy) competition from the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations.

"We won then, but not last year. So, we are not giving up and will try again this year, with the project of the school of urban mobility, which will include training in riding not only bicycles, but also IMD (individual mobility devices - electric scooters, unicycles and others). This innovation gives the project additional relevance in connection with the increase in demand for urban micromobility as an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to public transport and private cars," Lev continued.

"Our university offers many opportunities for young people to realize themselves. On 26 February at 19:00, Rosmolodezh. Grants and Movement of the First ambassadors will hold individual consultations at the Growth Point. This is a good social lift. Come with your ideas!" - urged Ekaterina Kovalenko, Deputy Head of the Youth Policy Division.