International Mentoring
Programme

About the Programme

International Mentoring Programme is a leadership initiative tailored for international students and alumni of HSE University. Conducted in English, it is designed to foster talent development and establish a network of high-potential individuals. HSE alumni (mentors) will work in pairs with HSE students (mentees) to assist them in crafting and executing a Personal Development Plan aimed at refining their leadership skills and advancing their careers.

Prestigious

A top Russian university’s development programme with personalised approach

Multicultural

Open to HSE international students and alumni from all over the world

Promotive

Helps unleash your leadership potential to own your life and guide others 

Accessible

Benefit from online format and English as the main language of the programme

What makes it special:
Personal Development Plan

 

 

This tool is a roadmap to your strategic goal, helping you:

  1. Define and prioritise your interim goals
  2. Break them down into tasks
  3. Specify deadlines and success indicators
  4. Develop an action plan following the 70/20/10 methodology
  5. Achieve your goals step-by-step

Timeline

  • Registration of mentors

    April 8, 2024 – April 17, 2024

  • Registration of mentees

    May 5, 2024 - May 12, 2024

  • Mentor training

    April 27, 2024 - May 5, 2024

    Mentor training: Methodology for developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP)

  • Organisational meeting with mentees

    May 6, 2024 - May 14, 2024

    Kick-off meeting with students who passed the selection process

  • Mentor-mentee pairing

    May 15, 2024 - May 21, 2024

    Mentees get contacts of mentors and initiate the dialogue

  • Designing and adjusting the Personal Development Plan

    May 15, 2024 - June 11, 2024

    Working in tandem on goal-setting and planning

  • Free-form mentoring and PDP implementation

    June 15, 2024 – as agreed by the parties

    Optional interaction of mentors and mentees

Want to learn more?
Choose your track!

For alumni

For students

For alumni

As graduates of HSE University, you possess the essential skills and knowledge to become excellent mentors for students and share your valuable experience.

We support those who are dedicated to continuous self-improvement, committed to educating others, and are genuinely striving to make the world a better place. We are confident that you will make a substantial contribution to the mentoring programme and assist international students in achieving their goals.

Come join us and become a part of our mentor team!

Become a mentor

Why participate?

Training
Gain insights into goal setting, planning, methodology for creating a Personal Development Plan, and approaches to interacting with mentees, including techniques for conducting effective one-on-one meetings

New experience
Engage in hands-on practice interacting with diverse cultures and guiding apprentices

Individual approach
Receive comprehensive feedback on assignments and benefit from supervisions*

*Sessions which involve retrospective discussions of meetings with mentees followed by feedback from a T&D expert

Private International Mentors Club
Network with active individuals demonstrating leadership potential and access valuable development content


Certificate signed by the Director for Internationalization
Enhance your portfolio with a certificate confirming participation in the programme 
 

Certificate

Enhance your portfolio with a certificate confirming participation in the programme signed by the Director for Internationalisation.

What mentors say

Become a mentor

For students

As a participant of the mentoring program, you will be paired with a mentor who will help you navigate the selected professional sphere, provide guidance on personal skills and career development, share their experiences and knowledge. This will give you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment.

  • Step  1:  Define your request

  • Step  2:  Choose the mentor from the showcase

  • Step  3:  Fill in the application form

  • Step  4:  Wait for the answer from the organisers

  • Step  5:  Visit the kick-off meeting for mentees (if selected)

  • Step  6:  Get your mentor’s contacts

  • Step  7:  Reach out to your mentor and start the alliance

  • Step  8:  Create a Personal Development Plan

  • Step  9:  Get feedback from your mentor

  • Step  10:  Start implementing your PDP and embark on your journey towards self-improvement!

Choose the mentor

Why participate?

  • Get professional orientation, career counseling or personal efficiency and soft skills training (time management, goal setting, self-motivation, creative thinking, study-life balance, communication skills, etc)
  • Design your methodologically correct Personal Development Plan
  • Receive answers from someone with experience in your chosen field
  • Practice engaging with individuals from different cultures or strengthen ties with compatriots
  • Network with an industry expert
  • Get additional motivation and support in achieving your professional goals
  • Improve your self-esteem through feedback about your potential

What mentees say

Choose the mentor

Showcase of mentors

Here you can find profiles of 55+ mentors from more than 30 counties. For convenience, profiles have been grouped into educational tracks that correspond to the study programmes mentors have completed. It is also possible that a mentor has become an expert in a field that differs from the education received. Therefore, in addition to the preferred education section, we recommend that you also search for keywords via Ctrl+F.
We wish you good luck in your future mentee journey as you will definitely find mentor that will inspire you to achieve your goals!

Areas of studies

 

Business & Management

Improve your communication skills and learn how to build a business ecosystem, startups or events. Get advice about career in Energy, Food & Agriculture, TV, Engineering or get to know the Italian labour market!

Abbate Paolo

Currently: Analyst - Leonardo Aerospace, Defence and Security

Graduate of a study programme: International Business, 2019

Languages: English, Italian

Requirements for a mentee

I would rather be a mentor to a student from the business faculty (management and/or marketing and/or human resources) considering my background.
It would be useful to have a list of topics that the mentee would like to cover during the sessions.

Areas of expertise

  • Business analysis
  • Project management
  • Human resources
  • Marketing

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Job Interviews simulation
  • Excel/ Power Point
  • Info on labour market, in particular the Italian one

More details about the mentor

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Asemota Maryann

Currently: Expert, Corporate Foresight; HSE University

Graduate of a study programme: Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy, 2023

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

A few words on your future plans.

Areas of expertise

  • HR
  • Business & Management
  • Innovation

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Providing job-related advice
  • Providing educational advice

More details about the mentor

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Castro Ivan John

Currently: Engineering

Graduate of a study programme: International Business, 2021

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

N/A

Areas of expertise

  • Business Analysis
  • IT

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Improving argumentation skills 
  • Analysis

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Chowdhury Md Naoshad Jaman

Currently: Human Resource Analyst

Graduate of a study programme: Management and Analytics for Business, 2023

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Explain in a brief essay what you're good at and how you think it will give you an advantage in the job market and financial success.

Areas of expertise

  • Human Resources
  • Personal Development

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Career counselling
  • CV Writing 
  • How to conduct a one-on-one meeting 
  • HR Analytics
  • Excel
  • Intervirew Skills

More details about the mentor

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Kairbayeva Daniya

Currently: Deputy Director of Corporate Innovations and Business Programmes Department, ACF PIT

Graduate of a study programme: Business Administration, 2021

Languages: English, Russian, Kazakh

Requirements for a mentee

The assignment is as follows: Please describe the procedure for developing a new loyalty programme for customers in the b2b segment.

Areas of expertise

  • Project management 
  • Product management
  • Marketing
  • Strategic management
  • Agile
  • Events

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Agile
  • Communication skills
  • Development of programme methodology
  • Effective Project management
  • Digital transformation
  • Building an ecosystem
  • Working with startups
  • Export
  • Develop an effective strategy
  • Share some experience about working in Kazakhstani governmental companies

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Mishra Rahul

Currently: Commercial Manager at Enlit Europe.

Enlit Europe is a premier annual Energy Transition summit with key stakeholders fromUtility, Energy Storage, Grid Infratsructure and Industries. 
We work together with Industry Association, EU and Companies to assemble as a think tank and set the tone for energy transition.

Graduate of a study programme: International Business, 2019

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

I am looking for a mentee who is interested in topics of sustainability

Areas of expertise

  • Business Development
  • Sustainability
  • Venture Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

Career in sustainability in Energy, Food & Agri, Circular industries

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Mitrofanov Artiom

Currently: Product Manager (Sales channels) Kartina.TV

Graduate of a study programme: Digital Product Management, 2023

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

The main requirement is dedication and the desire to grow yourself. In the direction I would like to see future specialists in a field close to IT or a startup, so that we can communicate in the same language.

Areas of expertise

  • IT project management
  • Internet marketing
  • Startup

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Web development
  • IT-project architecture

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Nwankwo Anulika Joy

Currently: Co-Founder of Avium LLC (a Robotics Learning Startup) in Innopolis Russia, Founder UserTrybe Saas Design Agency, IT Products Manager and User Experience Designer/Researcher

Graduate of a study programme: Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy, 2022

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

I want to work with students whose interests are in pursuing a career in IT, launching products, creating a startup, becoming a product manager, building a digital product, students who have the hunger for a great career in the field of technology, etc. Students who are passionate in the area of User Experience Design and Research and Product validation etc.

Areas of expertise

  • IT Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • IT Startup Development
  • Idea Validation

Additional topics to help mentee with

I'm ready to help in the field of IT

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Okpe Ikechukwu Amos

Currently: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Sydani Group

Sydani Group is a management consulting firm founded by seasoned international development professionals with over 30 years combined experience and demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of diverse impactful sustainable policies, programs and practices that drive large-scale development.

At Sydani Group, we are purposefully dedicated to providing client-focused cutting-edge expert solutions to a diversity of global problems. Driven by a zeal to succeed, we approach every challenge as a unique opportunity to grow creatively, build resilient systems and contribute to creating sustainable communities and systems rooted in a culture of responsiveness and transparency.

Graduate of a study programme: Management and Analytics for Business, 2023

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

I work with students in Business, Management, and Public Health

Areas of expertise

  • Project Management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Data Analysis
  • Research

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Excel
  • Project Management
  • Consulting
  • PowerPoint
  • R Studio

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Sharma Abhinav

Currently: Automotive Engineering Consultant

Graduate of a study programme: Project Management: Project Analysis, Investments, Implementation Technologies, 2020

Languages: English, Russian, German, Hindi

Requirements for a mentee

Describe/Differentiate up to 5-10 sentences about personal and professional skill sets/game changer story/appraisal/hard-soft skills.

Areas of expertise

  • IT Project management
  • Marketing
  • Testing and Analysis
  • International Business
  • Strategic management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Modification of CV according to their real life specified pathway 
  • Choosing the ongoing and upcoming trending courses 
  • Importance of learning skills and language 
  • Focus on Art of Negotiation
  • Start up program
  • Building the Prototype
  • Networking and communication

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She Yunhan

Currently: China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co,. Ltd./Construction

Graduate of a study programme: International Business, 2023

Languages: English, Chinese

Requirements for a mentee

Friendly

Areas of expertise

  • Marketing
  • Business Negotiation
  • Administration in Domestic Corporations in China

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • CV improvement

More details about the mentor

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Computer Science

Learn about the IT industry from Game Development to Academic Teaching and Software Engineering. Receive help in choosing good programming courses, outlining career path and develop argumentation skills.

Alhaddad Haetham

Currently: Lecturer (Ahlia University, Bahrain; Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain), Managing & Game Director (Golden Eagle Tech.), Self-employed

Graduate of a study programme: System and Software Engineering, 2020

Languages: English, Arabic

Requirements for a mentee

A mini-essay detailing who you are, what are your goals and ambitions, how I can help you, and anything else you feel is important to share!

Areas of expertise

  • Game Development
  • Software Engineering
  • IT/SysAdmin/PM
  • Teaching

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Getting into the games industry
  • Making your own game
  • Startup your own game studio 
  • Get into Academic teaching
  • Getting into Tech/Software Engineering as a career
  • However else you feel I could help!

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Begehr Anton

Currently: Founder of the start-up: information resource helping find data about the particular person

Graduate of a study programme: Business Analytics and Big Data Systems (Previously, Master's in Big Data Systems), 2020

Languages: English and German

Requirements for a mentee

Requirements would be some experience in coding. If you've built a product that you can show, that's a big plus.

Areas of expertise

  • Software Engineering
  • Product Development
  • Data Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

I would be happy to help people develop their real-world coding skills to build exciting products and start a Startup.

More details about the mentor

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Jin Seungmin

Currently: Research Assistant, Lecturer / HSE, School of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
Fellow Research, Lecturer / Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence.

Graduate of a study programme: Big Data Systems, 2018; Computer Science Aspirantura, 2023

Languages: English, Korean

Requirements for a mentee

Writing a mini-essay or short cv would be good.

Areas of expertise

  • Research: 5 years
  • Programing and Data Analysis: 7 years

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV for a specific vacancy
  • Programming
  • Choosing programming courses
  • Improving research & data analysis skills

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Mathieu Legrand

Currently: Tribe leader (head of department) at Soramitsu. Soramitsu is a fintech start-up focused on developing decentralised blockchain technology.
I was first involved in product ownership and managing teams and evolved into guiding different teams and supporting alignment, collaboration, and communication between the teams in my department with the other departments (Marketing, Quality Assurance, DevOps). I am also collaborating with the Executive team in crafting the strategy for our ecosystem and products, and further aligning the teams.

Graduate of a study programme: Business Analytics and Big Data Systems (previously, Master's in Big Data Systems), 2022

Languages: English, French, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

I am mostly relevant for mentees in the business and IT tracks. A good exercise is to first have a high level understanding of what the mentee wants to achieve, or what problems they are most interested in solving, or how they want to contribute to improving society.

Areas of expertise

  • Blockchain technology
  • Business Analysis
  • IT project management

Additional topics to help mentee with

Open to help with different things - to discuss with the mentees where relevant.

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Pran Rakib Hassan

Currently: Independent Academic Researcher

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Statistics with Network Analysis, 2021

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Good communication skills

Areas of expertise

  • Network Analysis 
  • Data Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Choosing programming courses
  • Excel

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Singh Sangam Kumar

Currently: Senior Data Scientist (R&D), Ericsson
Ericsson is a global leader in communications technology and services, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity. With a rich history spanning over a century, Ericsson has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, driving advancements in telecommunications and networking. Overall, Ericsson's area of work encompasses a broad spectrum of telecommunications and technology solutions, spanning from 5G and network virtualization to IoT and sustainability. Through its continuous innovation and dedication to driving positive change, Ericsson remains a prominent force in shaping the future of connectivity and digital transformation worldwide.

Graduate of a study programme: Business Analytics and Big Data Systems (previously, Master's in Big Data Systems), 2020

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Kindly prepare a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) that briefly describes your background, your expectations from the program, and your areas of interest in terms of knowledge application.
Assignment: Data Science Reflection
Please write a concise essay of 500 - 750 words reflecting on the role of data science in understanding and impacting everyday life. In your essay, consider discussing any challenges, opportunities, or ethical considerations associated with data science. Your response should be insightful and demonstrate your critical thinking skills as well as your ability to apply data science concepts to real-world scenarios.
By completing this task, you will be able to showcase your ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data, as well as your creativity in applying data science concepts to real-life situations.

Areas of expertise

  • Data Science
  • Business Analytics
  • Telecommunication
  • Technical Product and Portfolio Management

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Industry Insights (Telecommunication/IT and Networking) - To help make informed decisions about their career
  • Sustainability and Climate Change
  • Life Skills - Offering guidance on practical life skills such as communication skills, and problem-solving
  • Mock-up Job Interview

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Economics

Clarify your career goals, develop lifelong plans and broaden your knowledge from experts of Trading strategies, Data analysis or Environmental economics. Obtain knowledge on learning methods, study materials and scholarship applications.

Davtyan Robert

Currently: Vice President - Systematic Trading Strategies - Goldman Sachs (New York City)

Graduate of a study programme: Economics, 2017

Languages: English, Armenian, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

1/2 sentence answer of the following question: “What makes you motivated in life, why do you work so hard and do what you are doing every day?”

Areas of expertise

  • Systematic Trading Strategies (Vilatility, XA linear)
  • Derivatives
  • Structured products

More details about the mentor

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Li Xianghao

Currently: Digital Nomad, Exploring Sustainable Digital Nomad Life

Graduate of a study programme: Economics and Economic Policy, 2023

Languages: English, Chinese

Requirements for a mentee

I'd like to request potential mentees to provide written responses to the following 4 questions, with just two simple requests: 1) Be honest in your answers. If you don't know, please answer 'I don't know' directly. 2) Keep your answers as brief as possible:
1. Briefly introduce yourself.
2. Do you have a clear understanding of your interests? If yes, please describe them. If not, it's okay – just say 'I don't know.'
3. What are your short-term and long-term career goals? Are you genuinely passionate about them?
4. Do you currently have any doubts or concerns about your career direction? What kind of support or guidance do you think you need?
Remember, please be honest and keep your answers as concise as possible.

Areas of expertise

  • Career Development Planning
  • Personal Branding & Marketing
  • Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Exploring interests
  • Clarifying career goals
  • Developing lifelong career plans

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Machuca Lopez Edu

Currently: Data analyst in a British telecommunication's firm

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Economics and Mathematical Methods, 2021

Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

I would ask them what their ideal job would look like: I would ask them to describe it precisely (schedule, remote/presencial , salary, willingness to travel, field, internationalization, continuous learning )

Areas of expertise

  • Data Analysis
  • International and intercultural communication
  • Online personal image and CV trends

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating CV's and or motivation letters.
  • Excel / Python automation
  • English conversation
  • Career related doubts

More details about the mentor

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Trinh Thi Quyen

Currently: Climate Innovation Consulting & Services KLINOVA Joint Stock Company, GHG Inventory Consultant.
KLINOVA Climate Innovation Consulting & Services Joint Stock Company (KLINOVA), based in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a professional consulting company providing innovative and sustainable services and solutions within Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Climate, Green Growth, Circular Economy, Credits Trading and Environment sectors with highly qualified consultants and technical experts.

Graduate of a study programme: World Economy, 2023

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Please send your CV
I am willing to work with everyone, but consider requests from the School of World Economy first

Areas of expertise

  • Environmental Economics
  • GHG Inventory
  • Climate Change Research

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV for a specific vacancy
  • Excel
  • Choosing programming courses
  • Navigating learning materials / Study methods / Research methods
  • Motivation letter / Cover letter / Statement of Interest / Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement for Scholarship Application

More details about the mentor

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Finances

Benefit from finance experts in accounting, taxation, trading, etc. Learn more about the role of a business consultant and how to manage the finances of a company.

Allakhverdiyeva Valeriya

Currently: Tabby, Chief Risk Officer
Tabby is a BNPL / fintech company that works in the GCC region. 

Graduate of a study programme: Financial Markets and Institutions, 2017

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

Answer the question: Why do you need my help?

Areas of expertise

  • Risk Management
  • Credit Risk
  • Analytics
  • Product Management
  • Start-ups

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Kocic Andelija

Currently: Financial Analyst/CWP Global
Company develops utility scale green power plants, and I am doing the financial modeling for them

Graduate of a study programme: Financial Markets and Institutions, 2020

Languages: English, Russian, Serbian

Requirements for a mentee

I’d prefer that my mentee is at the same faculty as me (Faculty of Economics), since I believe he/she can profit best from my mentorship

Areas of expertise

  • Financial Modeling
  • Project Finance
  • Business Analysis
  • Financial Markets

Additional topics to help mentee with

I am ready to help with creating CV for a specific vacancy and improving argumentation skills.

More details about the mentor

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Koshevsky Nikita

Currently: Project finance analyst, Finance Consult

Graduate of a study programme: Corporate Finance, 2019

Languages: English, Russian, French

Requirements for a mentee

I would work with someone who is interested in developing a career in project finance, financial modelling or someone who wants to move to France, go to university in France

Areas of expertise

  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Analysis
  • Project Fiinance
  • Financial modelling

Additional topics to help mentee with

Ready to help with outlining opportunities to move to France, job search, financial modelling in project finance

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Hanssen Stefan

Currently: - Chief Investment Officer for Valour Inc. (Hedge Fund - Digital Assets)
- Founder & Director of Serablock AG (Advisory - Digital Assets)
- Founder & Director of Octane Nutrition GmbH (Food supplements)
- Founder & Director of Xerrock AG (Real estate)

Graduate of a study programme: Financial Analyst, 2019

Languages: English, French

Requirements for a mentee

Write about the story of your life, which problems you have encountered on the way, and how you solved them. An A4 page is more than enough

Areas of expertise

  • Trading
  • Digital Assets
  • Real estate
  • Investment

Additional topics to help mentee with

I am ready to help with networking and various subject related to choosing programming courses, etc.

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Tchidjo Kamgaing Damas

Currently: Strategic Partnerships Manager at AZA Finance - global financial technology providers facilitating cross-border payment services with 8 offices across the globe.

Graduate of a study programme: Finance, 2019

Languages: English, French

Requirements for a mentee

Be open minded, respectful and optimistic.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Project management
  • Business Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV for a specific vacancy
  • Improving argumentation skills

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Vasquez Paredes Luis Alberto

Currently: DIA LIBRE MIAMI LLC (USA) / DIA LIBRE VIAJES SL (SPAIN) - Global Financial Controller 
Travel Agency Corporation specialized in luxury travel for companies and exclusive trips adapted to the needs and profile of each client.
Responsibilities: Plan and control compliance with financial and administrative policies, as well as the accounting management of the company.

Graduate of a study programme: Finance, 2021

Languages: English (Professional), Spanish (Professional) and Russian (Conversational)

Requirements for a mentee

I think that I need speak with the mentee like a 15-20 minutes interview.

Areas of expertise

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Internal control
  • Taxation

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creation of a Company Implementation Plan
  • Teach how to be a business consultant
  • Improve leadership capabilities
  • Manage the finances of a company

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International Relations

Improve your skills in Excel and prepare for interviews in International Relations. Discuss the right programme for you or develop your negotiation skills.

Cerovic Milosava

Currently: ABS Electro Foundation - General Director

Graduate of a study programme: International Relations: Asian and European Studies, 2021

Languages: Russian, Spanish, English

Requirements for a mentee

I can work with Political Science students

Areas of expertise

  • International Relations 
  • Charity 
  • Management

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Cuozzo Francesca

Currently: Senior CSR at Amway

Graduate of a study programme: Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia, 2022

Languages: English, Italian

Requirements for a mentee

Describe in brief your personal roadmap

Areas of expertise

  • Communication 
  • User experience
  • Research ability

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Excel
  • Improving skills related to the interview process
  • Choosing the program for you
  • Negotiation skills

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Enszaf Szofia

Currently: Office assistant, FAO, REU, Budapest

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Graduate of a study programme: International Relations, 2023

Languages: English, Russian, Spanish

Requirements for a mentee

I would prefer working with students or alumni with interest in the UN.

Areas of expertise

  • International Relations
  • Administration
  • Russian as a Foreign Language
  • Hungarian foreign policy and economics
  • Sustainable development

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV 
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Qualitative and quantitative research in international relations
  • Outlook
  • IELTS

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Law

 

Receive a professional guide in your project and get advice from an expert in different areas of law from International Sales of Goods to Arbitration process.

Ghazaryan Mher

Currently: Board Member, Head of Legal Department at Spayka LLC, a leading agricultural and logistics holding company in international trade, based in Armenia and exporting goods to CIS, EU, and UAE

Graduate of a study programme: Lawyer in Public Justice and Law Enforcement, 2019

Languages: Russian, English, Armenian

Requirements for a mentee

GPA above average

Areas of expertise

  • Law of International Sales of Goods
  • Government Relations
  • Corporate Governance
  • Arbitration

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV
  • Guiding in their projects

More details about the mentor

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Languages

Learn about English teaching and boost your translating skills with professionals of the linguistic sphere. Develop effective communication and presentation skills to build your success path!

Galal Wael

Currently: English-Arabic translator and consecutive interpreter

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Linguistics and Text Analytics, 2022

Languages: English, Arabic

Requirements for a mentee

N/A

Areas of expertise

  • English Teaching
  • Translation
  • Interpretation

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Hama Amin Zana

Currently: English lecturer at Runaki Institute

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Linguistics and Text Analytics, 2023

Languages: English, Kurdish

Requirements for a mentee

To ensure a productive and meaningful mentoring relationship, I request the following from potential mentees:
Availability and Commitment: A commitment to regular meetings and active participation in the mentoring process.
Open Communication: Willingness to communicate openly and honestly about goals, challenges, and expectations.

Additional Task for Selection:
Before making a final decision, I would like to have a brief conversation with the potential mentee to discuss their goals and expectations. Additionally, I would like the mentee to answer the following question in a mini-essay format (approximately 300-500 words):" Describe a challenge you have faced in your academic or professional life and how you overcame it. What did you learn from this experience and how do you think it has prepared you for future challenges?"

Faculty Preference:
I am open to working with students and alumni from all faculties. However, I will give priority to requests from individuals affiliated with the Faculty of Fundamental and Applied Linguistics due to my background and expertise in this field.

Areas of expertise

  • Translation
  • English Applied Linguistics
  • Rriting paper
  • TEFL

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Teaching English
  • Microsoft Office
  • Effective communication and presentation skills 
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Teaching methods

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Huang Yize

Currently: PhD candidate in Eurasian Studies Program, Nazarbayev University

Graduate of a study programme: Russian studies, 2021

Languages: English, Chinese, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

It would be great to work with mentees who share similar research interests in political science and the IR field, especially on immigration issues. But other topics in social science are also welcome for inquiry. A short writing, around 500 words, might be required. I am also welcome for a 15-minute online meeting if such a need exists.

Areas of expertise

  • Political science 
  • International relations (Sino-Russia and Eurasian region)
  • Migration studies, migration governance and policy
  • Academic writing and presentation skills

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Qualitative research methods
  • Supporting materials preparation for application
  • Academic opportunities

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Nwankwo James Chike

Currently: A resident DJ in Moscow. A PhD student.

Graduate of a study programme: Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication, 2022

Languages: English, Spanish (basic level)

Requirements for a mentee

Just have the zeal and commitment.

Areas of expertise

  • Music
  • Research 
  • Business Strategist

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Improving communication skills
  • Improving writing skills
  • Building a business brand

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Politics

Tailor your purpose-fit study plan and receive help with your career development. Update your knowledge with a professional from Marketing to Cybersecurity, improve your leadership and presentation skills and learn how to find a job in the political field!

Abe Oluwafemi

Currently: Research Consultant: Currently consulting for the International Center for Migration and Policy Development (ICMPD), Women Consortium OF NIGERIA (WOCON), International Federation of Women LAWYERS (FIDA) and ECPAT International.

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2017

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Student from social sciences and humanities

Areas of expertise

  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Research
  • International Maritime Business
  • Training and Capacity Building

Additional topics to help mentee with

Taking crucial decisions on career development, migration and business development

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Alchatib Satria Rizaldi

Currently: Head of Diplomacy and International Cooperation Unit - Slamet Riyadi University

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2018

Languages: English, Indonesian

Requirements for a mentee

Someone from faculty of social science preferably with a passion in academia or international development

Areas of expertise

  • International Academic Cooperation
  • Mobility Management
  • Public Diplomacy
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Additional topics to help mentee with

Tailoring purpose-fit study plan and preparing life after graduation

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Baier Thomas

Currently: CEO at my own company

Graduate of a study programme: Politics. Economics. Philosophy, 2020

Languages: English, Russian, German

Requirements for a mentee

I work with everyone. Task: Write a short essay about the world in 2030 - what megatrends do students see?

Areas of expertise

  • Macroeconomics
  • Area Studies
  • Podcasting (Marketing)

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Economic Analysis
  • Podcast Productions
  • Foreign Languages
  • Improving presentation skills
  • Fostering intercultural understanding

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Hopkinson Kristina

Currently: Human Resource professional, State of Montana

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2017

Languages: English, French, Chinese (Mandarin)

Requirements for a mentee

The only requirement I have for my mentee is that they are willing to learn.

Areas of expertise

  • Human Resources
  • Training and Development
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Sustainable Development

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Direction in career
  • Creating CV
  • Office skill sets
  • Ccorporate business communication.

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Obe Morris Anyebe

Currently: Principal Public Affairs Officer, National Population Commission

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2019

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

I can work with students from any feild of endeavors

Areas of expertise

  • Visas & Passport Session 
  • Migration awareness 
  • IT Social Network Analysis 
  • Research Skills
  • Report Writing 
  • Grants and Proposals writing
  • Mitigation, Preventing and Social Issues (gender-based violence, child protection) 
  • International Conflicts Resolutions 
  • International Diplomacy and Protocol etc.

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • CV and Resume 
  • Excel Analysis 
  • Political Analysis and Public Policy 
  • Research Skills 
  • Comparative analytical skills
  • PoPs

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Owusu Ansah Eugenia

Currently: Research Analyst, Kantar World Research 

Kantar is a leading global data, insights, and consulting company that helps clients understand their customers and drive growth. With a focus on providing actionable insights through various research methodologies, Kantar empowers businesses to make informed decisions and achieve meaningful results in today's competitive landscape.

Graduate of a study programme: Politics. Economics. Philosophy, 2022

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Priority order 
1. Females 
2. Undergraduates 

They will be asked to answer some prepared questions on the direction they want to have in a future career

Areas of expertise

  • Marketing (social media, content creation)
  • Psychology
  • Teaching 
  • Public speaking 
  • Research

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Research Skills
  • Teaching and Communication
  • Marketing and Business Development

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Pearce Anthony

Currently: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst - St. Joseph’s University

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2020

Languages: English (Native), Russian (B2)

Requirements for a mentee

Any faculty, but please be looking to work in cybersecurity or a similar field. I require a 10 minute conversation.

Areas of expertise

  • Cybersecurity 
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Compliance (Defense, Energy) 
  • Intelligence Reports

Additional topics to help mentee with

Working in the cybersecurity field
Creating a resume and LinkedIn profile
Improving English language skills

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Roberts Latoyaa

Currently: Communications Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank 
The IDB Group is the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. It helps to improve lives by providing financial solutions and development expertise to public-and private-sector clients. The Group comprises the IDB, which has worked with governments for more than 60 years; IDB Invest, which serves the private sector; and IDB Lab, which tests innovative ways to enable more inclusive growth.

Graduate of a study programme: Political Analysis and Public Policy, 2022

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Short summary on expectations or goals (no more than 100 words)

Areas of expertise

  • Marketing and Communications
  • Business Management
  • International Development
  • Project Management

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating a CV in International Development
  • Improving Public Speaking Skills

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Psychology

Receive help in job search or even participate in mock interviews to boost your communication and presentation skills. Improve your public speaking and broaden your knowledge in the psychology field from Neuroscience to HR, Community Management and much more.

AJ Srikanth

Currently: Training Manager at Amrita University

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Social Psychology, 2020

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Let's start by introducing yourself and why you chose me as your mentor

Areas of expertise

  • Counseling 
  • Soft skills training 
  • Teaching English as a foreign language 
  • Business Communication

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Morris Eustacia

Currently: Currently working as a Community and Education Manager for an organization called CryptoChicks where our goal is to empower women and youth through education. I have also just completed a course in Social Services working with Immigrants and refugees.

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Social Psychology, 2019

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Students from the Psychology programme

Areas of expertise

  • Qualitative Research
  • Community Management

Additional topics to help mentee with

I can help with creating a CV

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Kalayci Yagmur

Currently: Compensation and Benefits Analyst/Melon/HR Consultancy

Graduate of a study programme: Applied Social Psychology, 2022

Languages: English, Turkish

Requirements for a mentee

I can help with anyone but social sciences would be priority. Before we meet I would like to see your CV and a short text that is introducing you and explaining why you need this mentorship to help me understand how I can help you.

Areas of expertise

  • HR
  • Research
  • Psychology

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • CV and job search
  • give you insights from the industry
  • mock interviews
  • consult if you are considering an academic career or career transition
  • find your strengths and weaknesses to evaluate the career paths and show ways to improve these skills

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Zamani AmirPasha

Currently: Postdoc/ Duke University-Social Science Research Institute/ Computational Social Neuroscience

Graduate of a study programme: Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition, 2017

Languages: English, Farsi

Requirements for a mentee

I am eager to mentor individuals who are deeply passionate about their studies and professional growth. While I am open to working with students and alumni from any discipline, my preference leans towards those who bring innovative ideas to the table, appreciate collaborative work, or have a keen interest in science communication. Moreover, I am particularly inclined to initially mentor students from the Psychology department, given my own academic root, which enriches our potential collaboration with a shared foundational understanding.

Mentee Task:
To better understand your background and aspirations, please prepare a 15-minute presentation where you introduce yourself, describe your academic and professional experiences, outline your interests, and discuss your future plans. This presentation will help me gauge your enthusiasm, creativity, and the potential for how we might collaborate effectively. It will also provide insight into how you communicate and present ideas, which are crucial skills in any field.

Areas of expertise

  • Conduct of Interdisciplinary Research in Neuroscience, Social Psychology, and Computer Science
  • Neural Data Analysis and Computational Modelling in Neuroscience
  • Data Visualization and Storytelling in Science Communication
  • Scholarly Review and Critical Analysis

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Public Speaking and Effective Communication Skills
  • Self-Assessment and Development
  • CV and Statement of Purpose (SoP) Writing
  • Career Planning and Exploration
  • Habit Formation and Self-Learning Techniques
  • Selecting Programming Courses

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Public Policy

Get professional guidance and learn more about public policy from Community Development to coordinating socially important projects and helping people. Create a life-learning track or make your personal research strategy.

Binuyo Olutomiwa

Currently: PhD Researcher, Institute for Social Development, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa

Graduate of a study programme: Public Administration, 2020

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Must be interested in the SDGs and also passionate about community development.

Areas of expertise

  • Academic research
  • Policy Advocacy
  • SDGs
  • Community Development

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Dhandar Karan

Currently: Cancer Project Co-ordinator

Graduate of a study programme: Population and Development, 2021

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

Public Administration and Public Policy student

Areas of expertise

  • Marketing

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Creating CV for a specific vacancy

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Nnajiego Dorothy

Currently: PhD student, Catholic University Of Portugal

Graduate of a study programme: Population and Development, 2021

Languages: English

Requirements for a mentee

I would prefer to work with students from the Faculty of Social Sciences for research purposes

Areas of expertise

  • Mental health 
  • Psychology
  • Teaching English

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Life-long learning track
  • Research strategy
  • Creating a CV

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Urban Studies

Develop your portfolio and get familiar with the employment process. Receive guidance on your further education and career path in Interior Design, Architecture, Urban Planning or even beyond the main track featuring help in Excel, Python or presentation and communication.

Al Rotib Nour

Currently: Ligeniqo - Head of Lead Generation Department

Graduate of a study programme: Prototyping Future Cities, 2022

Languages: English, Arabic

Requirements for a mentee

Task: Write a brief reflection (300-500 words) on a significant challenge you've faced in your academic or professional journey. Describe how you approached the challenge, what strategies you employed to overcome it, and what lessons you learned from the experience. Additionally, share how you believe mentorship could have helped you navigate this challenge more effectively.

Areas of expertise

  • Architecture
  • Urban planning
  • Market research
  • Project managment

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Developing effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Offering guidance on further education, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
  • Providing feedback on resume/CV and portfolio development.
  • Offering interview preparation and mock interview sessions.

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Ali Intikhab

Currently: I am the founder of (IAArchitects), my architectural firm located in Gulberg greens, Islamabad. In addition to my professional practice, I am actively involved in education and served as an Assistant Professor in the Art & Design department at a Comsats university, Islamabad 2021-2024.

Graduate of a study programme: Prototyping Future Cities, 2020

Languages: English, Basic Russian, Urdu & Pashto

Requirements for a mentee

Write a brief paragraph outlining your career goals. Mention the important skills you think you need to get there and any questions or doubts you have about your future career.

Areas of expertise

  • Architect
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Design
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Creativity
  • Interior Design
  • Computer literacy
  • Urban

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Architecture specialization
  • Portfolio Development
  • Networking
  • Cover Letter
  • Professional Development Opportunities

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Kasaeian Toranj

Currently: PhD candidate in Earth and Environmental Sciences for Sustainability. Architect and urban development specialist.

Graduate of a study programme: Urban Development and Spatial Planning, 2023

Languages: English, Persian

Requirements for a mentee

As a mentor,  I may have specific requests or preferences for potential mentees. Here are some requirements for mentees:

1. Case study analysis: I will ask the potential mentee to analyze a real-world urban development or spatial planning project and provide a brief report highlighting the key challenges, strategies employed, and lessons learned. This will demonstrate their ability to analyze and critically evaluate urban development projects.

2. Proposal development: I will provide a hypothetical scenario or problem related to urban development and spatial planning, and ask the mentee to develop a proposal outlining their approach and recommendations. This task will assess their problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically in the field.

3. Research question formulation: I will request the mentee to propose a research question related to urban development or spatial planning. This will gauge their ability to identify relevant research gaps and formulate research objectives.

4. Critique of a publication or policy document: I will ask the mentee to review and critique a published academic paper or policy document related to urban development or spatial planning. This task will assess their analytical skills and ability to engage with existing literature and policies.

5. Design concept development: I will provide a design brief for a specific urban development project and ask the mentee to develop a conceptual design proposal. This will evaluate their creativity, design thinking, and ability to address contextual factors in urban development.

Areas of expertise

  • AutoCAD 2D/3D, Excel, Python (beginner), Rhinoceros, Lumion, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Post Production, QGIS, GeoDa, 3D Max, Photoshop
  • Excellent knowledge in urban planning and zoning
  • Fynert in interior architecture and design
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Creative problem-solver

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Media & Design

Benefit from media & design experts and get advice about your career path from choosing the right courses to preparing for a first interview. Develop skills in 3D design or get assistance in a wide range of spheres from PR and Art to Tourism and International Communications.

Abramovich Mariya

Currently: Krescon Coaches (coach) and Sunskriti (creator of the unique tours to India, tour guide)
Krescon Coaches is a group of legacy creators on a mission to transform leaders into legends. We celebrate the philosophy of living a purposeful life and work with the belief that every individual is unique. Krescon Coaches has worked with leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, nudging them to a state of self-actualization. We deploy the most essential elements needed in a legend’s voyage, that is, Global Leadership Grooming, Legacy Creation, and Career Transition and Transformation.

Graduate of a study programme: Multimedia Journalism, 2015

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

Write a mini-essay about yourself and clarify what result you want to achieve working with a mentor

Areas of expertise

  • Pr-management
  • Art
  • Tourism
  • Cultural heritage
  • Religion Studies (Buddhism and Hinduism)  

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Choosing a course that will help in the further selected work in the field (if needed)
  • Project-management
  • Diploma writing assistance

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Dukat Andrej

Currently: Self employed - Interior designer

Graduate of a study programme: Environment Design, 2020

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

Briefly write me your story, how you got into design and modeling, what motivates you to progress in the field

Areas of expertise

  • Interior design
  • Archviz and 3D modeling
  • Texturing

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Improving 3D modeling and rendering skills in Blender program

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Kulumbetov Yeldos

Currently: Product Manager

Graduate of a study programme: Media Management, 2016 

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

I would expect to see their short essay on a following topic: what's your favorite product and why?

Areas of expertise

  • Product Management 
  • Product Marketing
  • IT Project Management
  • Startups

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Adapting a story about yourself to a specific position + preparing questions for an interview.
  • I can tell you which career path to develop and where to start.
  • I can share my experience of transitioning from other professions to product manager 

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Rijal Hamisha

Currently: Senior Content Marketing Officer, WL Foods Private Limited Company (PVT LTD)

Graduate of a study programme: Media Communications, 2023

Languages: English, Russian

Requirements for a mentee

I would prefer to work with mentees from the faculty of Creative industries, Marketing, International relations and Linguistics.       

I would prefer to have a short 15 mins call with a mentee before the final decison. 

Requests for mentee: Motivated student to learn and explore more about the global media and marketing industry. Is open to learn and is curious.

Areas of expertise

  • Media management 
  • Digital marketing 
  • Communication 
  • PR 
  • SMM 
  • Intercultural communication

Additional topics to help mentee with

  • Improving soft skills 
  • Helping choose study programs 
  • Helping choose future career pathways 
  • Creating a resume and motivational letters

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Application form for mentees

One application allows a you to present a single choice for the mentor, while you have the opportunity to select up to three potential mentors. However, it is crucial to personalize and customize each application without relying on AI, as this increases the chances of being chosen by the preferred mentor. The form is open from 05.05.2024 till 12.05.2024 23:59 Moscow time.

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