On September 30, the grand opening ceremony of the All-Russian Professional Skills Competition "Educational Psychologist - 2025" will take place. In anticipation of the competition, we spoke with last year's participants. They shared their experience of participation, life changes after the competition, and advice for new contestants.

Dear colleagues, participants of the "Educational Psychologist - 2025" competition!

You are now on the threshold of new discoveries. You have a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues, discuss important issues, and learn something new.

In 2024, I represented the Samara Region. The week spent in Moscow was bright and unforgettable. In addition to the competition trials, master classes were held where there was an opportunity to familiarize oneself with modern approaches to working with children and apply them in practice.

Participation in the competition also influenced my further career. I became a regional methodologist of the Samara Region, I am a member of the jury of the district and regional stages of the All-Russian Competition "Educational Psychologist". I was awarded the "Vocation to Teach 2024" prize.

I wish everyone success and to enjoy the atmosphere of the competition. Do not think about the place you will take. You are already winners! You are the best psychologists of our country!

Natalia Makolova, educational psychologist of GBOU OOSH No. 9 SPDS No. 10 "Snezhok" in Zhigulevsk, Samara Region, participant of the All-Russian Professional Skills Competition "Educational Psychologist - 2024".