On December 9-10, RANEPA St. Petersburg students and academic staff took part in the 15th A.N. Chilingarov International Forum «The Arctic: Present and Future»

«The Arctic – Your Growth Vector» session was aimed at introducing young professionals career prospects in the northern regions of Russia. Dr. Elizaveta Pronyakina, Head of the Student Arctic Club at the Chair for International Relations, RANEPA St. Petersburg, noted the unique educational value of the event and expressed her gratitude to the Association of Polar Explorers for an excellent opportunity to join the large-scale dialogue.
Our students shared:
The forum provided relevant information and clearly outlined possible career paths. As it was said here, «The Arctic is about love,» and this feeling truly evokes when you see what challenges and opportunities are open up.
Anna Sputai, Master’s student in International Relations
The speakers provided engaging insights into real-world projects. I’ve been really inspired to develop my career in the Arctic region, for example, in Murmansk or Arkhangelsk.
Savdat Mammaeva, a 3rd-year Bachelor’s student in International Relations
Participation in this esteemed Arctic forum confirms the commitment of the Presidential Academy in St. Petersburg to training future staff to address strategic development challenges of Russia and strengthens its role as a center of expertise in public administration and international relations with an Arctic focus.