From April 2 to 4, a group of MSUPE students visited Minsk, Republic of Belarus, to participate in the international scientific conference "Conditions for Successful Socialization of Children and Youth: Promising Research by Future Educators, Psychologists, and Social Work Specialists." The event, held in the country's capital, brought together young scientists and researchers from around the world.

The students and their professor presented their research in the field of social sciences. The delegation not only participated in the plenary session but also presented at several different sections.

Presenters and their topics included:

1. Ilya Nikolaevich Zinoviev, 3rd-year student in "Youth Work Organization" (39.03.03)
2. Topic: Modern Formats of Youth Forums
3. Nikita Sergeevich Nazarov, 3rd-year student in "Youth Work Organization" (39.03.03)
4. Topic: The Influence of Pop Culture on Patriotic Education of Youth
5. Ulyana Andreevna Tsvetkova, 3rd-year student in "Youth Work Organization" (39.03.03)
6. Topic: Development of Youth Organizations and Associations
7. Elena Andreevna Romanova, 3rd-year student in "Youth Work Organization" (39.03.03)
8. Topic: Developing Leadership Qualities Among Youth
9. Alexander Sergeevich Bukreev, 2nd-year master's student in "Youth Work Organization" (39.04.03)
10. Topic: The Role of Mentoring in Non-Governmental Educational Institutions
11. Anastasia Yurievna Trifonova, Assistant at the Department of "Social Communication and Youth Work Organization"
12. Topic: Principles of Neuropedagogy in Modern Educational Process

During their presentations, participants highlighted the specifics of youth social work in Russia and shared their experience in organizing the educational process for the "Youth Work Organization" program. Following their presentations, section chairs highly evaluated the delegates' reports, awarding them first-degree diplomas and recommending their abstracts for publication in the conference proceedings.

According to the group leader Anastasia Yurievna Trifonova, Assistant at the Department of "Social Communication and Youth Work Organization," participation in such events provides students with a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge: "We are proud that our students have the opportunity to present their work on an international platform. This not only strengthens their research skills but also broadens their horizons," the professor noted.

In addition to the academic program, the students also explored Belarusian culture and history. Their schedule included guided tours of Minsk, visits to historical landmarks, and meetings with local students. The students also shared their experience through networking with educational institutions in Minsk, conducting several project sessions for students at Secondary School No. 10 of Minsk and Secondary School No. 182 of Minsk named after Vladimir Kartav.

The conference marked an important milestone in the participants' academic careers and created opportunities for future collaboration with international colleagues. We will continue to follow our students' achievements and look forward to their future accomplishments!