35 representatives of power grid company "Rosseti Volga" (brand PJSC "IDGC of Volga") were among the participants in the third season of the International Competition "Leaders of Russia", - flagship project of presidential platform "Russia - Country of Opportunities".

The Competition purpose is searching, development and support of promising leaders with a high level of development of leadership qualities and managerial competencies. In total, over 233 thousand applications from all regions of Russia and 68 countries of the world were submitted for participation in the Competition.

Over the next two months, competitors will have to remotely pass tests for evaluation of intellectual abilities, stress tolerance, managerial potential, demonstrate skills in analyzing verbal, numerical information, and mental speed.

In the Semifinals - to solve complex business cases under the guidance of mentors from among regional managers. In the Superfinal, the contestants will have intensive networking, business games and meetings with experts. Mentor support for managers will be provided by Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, General Director of PJSC "Rosseti" Pavel Livinsky, major political figures and top managers of corporations - Aleksey Kudrin, German Gref, Oleg Belozerov, Valentina Matvienko, Sergey Sobyanin, and others.

- "Participation in such a large-scale project as “Leaders of Russia” is a unique opportunity to receive a comprehensive independent assessment of their leadership, professional competencies and recommendations for further personal growth, get acquainted with key Russian leaders, enter the personnel reserve of senior managers”, - said Aleksey Fedoseev, Director on Finance of "Rosseti Volga". - "Last year I already took part in the Competition, successfully passed the first stage, before reaching the second there were not enough points. It was a good incentive to try your hand again.

Under the terms of “Leaders of Russia” Competition, 300 super-finalists will receive educational grants that will help to improve their qualifications in the best programs for managers. The winners will also have one year of personal career advice from top managers of major companies and foremost statesmen. The results of the distance stage will be known on December 12-13. Super-Final will be held in March-April 2020.