Faculty and staff of Volga Region University completed an online lecture course on raising awareness of Russia's anti-corruption policy.

The course began on November 17, and today, on the eve of International Anti-Corruption Day, the final lecture was given by the Expert Institute for Advanced Studies.

The course discussed conflict-of-interest resolution in business and education, and examined examples of corruption risks, real-life judicial practices, and related legal norms. Particular attention was paid to the specifics of the ban on accepting gratuities in the performance of official duties. At the end of the online meeting, attendees were able to ask the lecturer any questions they might have.

"The training program was organized for 50 employees—key specialists from all departments," explained Natalia Grechannikova, Vice Rector for Administrative Work, Social Development, and Youth Policy, who is responsible for preventing corruption and other offenses at Volga Region University. "These included everyone involved in strategic decision-making, workload distribution, bonus administration, and government procurement processes."

The remote format allowed attendees to study the materials at their own pace and gain a deeper understanding of current Russian anti-corruption legislation. The lectures provided detailed explanations of how to properly handle various work situations, including challenging situations that can sometimes arise when working with students.

The main goal of the training is to equip the university staff with the necessary knowledge so that employees, especially those working in the areas of public procurement and personnel matters, clearly understand the legal framework and can make informed decisions.

"To reinforce the material, all participants took a test. This helped them verify their understanding of the information, and the organizers received feedback on their results. Each employee who successfully completed the training will receive a certificate. Thus, the training has become an important element in strengthening the legal culture at our university," concluded Natalia Grechannikova.

Text: Adelina Khramova

Photo: Alina Gilmullina