Students have expanded their knowledge in the field of investment projects in St. Petersburg

A "Career Day" was held today in the Nevsky Town Hall for students of the Faculty of Law of St. Petersburg State University in the format of an open day. The event was organized by the Investment Management Department, subordinate to the Investment Committee of St. Petersburg.
Irina Shchukina, Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Property Relations Committee, Andrey Kosobokov, Head of the Public-Private Partnership Projects Department of the St. Petersburg Investment Committee, Marina Shatrova, Interim Director of the St. Petersburg State Budgetary Institution Investment Management, and Andrey Shatrova, Head of the Land and Property Relations Department of the Gazprom Foundation for Support of Social Initiatives, took part in a lively dialogue with young specialists. Bragin, Head of the Strategic Communication unit of the Versus consulting group Daria Bogdanova.
The students learned how government agencies work in the investment and construction sectors, what professional competencies are in demand today in public service and business, and how to build their career paths.
Much attention was paid to practical experience: the speakers spoke about major infrastructure projects in St. Petersburg, both already implemented and promising from the point of view of urban development, as well as about the social responsibility of business.
Special emphasis was placed on the interaction of the city with investors through the mechanism of public-private partnership implemented by the Investment Committee of St. Petersburg. The students also got an idea of the single window investment project support system based on Investment Management.
During the event, the participants were able to ask the speakers questions and gain a clear understanding of how to start and develop a career in the investment and construction industry and large companies in St. Petersburg.
At the end of the meeting, the young people shared their impressions.
Veronika Khmyleva, 3rd year, Law major: "I liked the atmosphere of the event – an open dialogue and exchange of opinions. Speakers from different sides spoke about the investment sector and shared their experiences in detail. There was a common understanding of what the investment and property unit does, and I wanted to do an internship in those companies and organizations that were represented at the meeting."
Akim Volkov, 3rd year, Faculty of Law: "The speakers very informatively presented approaches and strategies in the implementation of large urban projects. It became clear in which direction I would like to move and what to do in practice."
Serafim Pronkin, 3rd year, Law major: "I was very inspired by the dedication of the speakers to their work and the "fire" in their eyes, which does not go away with time. I was interested in a lot of details related to the urban planning aspects of the implementation of investment projects, which at first glance would not be seen on the surface, but which became clearer thanks to this meeting."