Milyaev opened in Tula the final of the competition of mentors “To be, not to appear”

In Tula, the final of the All-Russian competition of mentors “To be, not to appear” began. The event takes place in the Art Residence "DKJ". This was reported by Governor Dmitry Milyaev.

More than 500 participants from 66 subjects of Russia and the Republic of Abkhazia arrived in the region. Among them are finalists, experts, speakers and honored guests. Within seven days, they are waiting for competitive tests, protection of author's projects, business and educational events, military sports game, expert consultations and excursions.

The competition is held on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Since 2025, it has been held within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”. According to Dmitry Milyaev, holding a final of this scale in Tula is a great honor and responsibility for the region.

This year, for the first time, the nomination “Be an example” was included in the program. It is dedicated to mentoring couples in which adults help adolescents at social risk. This format involves the interaction of the mentor and mentor and is aimed at supporting children who are especially important for the participation of an older friend.

Winners will be determined in six nominations: “Beginner mentor”, “Experiential mentor”, “Master-leader”, “Mentor in the service”, “Your mentor” and “Be an example”. The names of the 106 winners will be announced on October 18. They will be included in the community of mentors and the personnel reserve of Rospatriotcenter of Rosmolodezh.

Tula region in the final is represented by four participants. Angelina Kovaleva performs in the nomination “Beginner mentor”, Anna Rubtsova – in the category “Experienced mentor”, Alexander Solntsev – in the nomination “SELF mentor”, and Evgeny Tarasov – in the category “Mentor in the service”.

Dmitry Milyaev wished good luck to the representatives of the region and all participants of the final, expressing confidence that they would adequately present their projects and native territories.

Earlier, "MK in Tula" wrote that in the Tula region introduced a new nomination of the contest "Best civil servant". Now the contest participants will be evaluated in the direction of “popularization and strengthening of traditional family values”.