Today, as part of a decade of events marking International Anti-Corruption Day, Volga Region University and Kazan National Research Technological University held a joint interactive event. KNRTU activist Milena Viktorova led an anti-corruption quest, "Factory Without Violations," which was attended by undergraduate students and students from the university's College of Sports and Tourism.
Five teams solved situational problems involving corruption risks, applying them to their future professional environments: sports schools and clubs, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers, and hotels. Each team solved two problems and, following the discussion, presented the most successful solution to the other participants. Topics covered included illegal employment and violations of legal requirements for organizations.
"The idea for the quiz came spontaneously," noted Milena Viktorova. "My academic advisor, Elena Vyacheslavovna Markinova, invited me to participate in the republican anti-corruption conference. And as a social activist, I'm interested in the practical format of the projects. So, I compiled situations that could happen to anyone to explore corruption risks.
We first launched a pilot program at our university – the quest idea caught the attention of representatives from Volga Region University, and we decided to hold a joint event. Now we plan to make the tasks more universal and suitable for all professions, to engage students from various fields.
The quest allowed Volga Region University students not only to develop their creative thinking but also to delve deeper into Russia's anti-corruption legislation and related legal norms.
Furthermore, representatives from the University of Sport helped the students adapt the tasks to their professional areas: Natalia Grechannikova, Vice Rector for Administrative Work, Social Development, and Youth Policy; Adelia Pavlova, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Digital Transformation; and Azalia Abzalova, Head of the Human Resources Department of the Legal Support and Personnel Department.
"This is my first time participating in an anti-corruption event, and I was very impressed by its interactive format," shared Radmir Gamirov, a student at Volga Region University. "I really enjoyed it—it wasn't a dry lecture, but an opportunity to actively think and solve interesting problems. Furthermore, I discovered new legal aspects.
The cases related to the professional environment were particularly valuable. One of our team's tasks touched on the topic of nepotism in employment—a situation that, as a future sports manager, I could very well encounter in real life. So, these kinds of practical examples are very useful. I'm confident that such lively formats contribute to a better understanding and retention of serious topics.
Text: Adelina Khramova
Photo: Alina Gilmullina
