From 17 September to 7 October, the "Caring Person" platform is conducting a survey called "DNA of Russia". SPbGASY first-year students studying the discipline "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" are actively participating.

"Any civilization is a living organism. This explains the application of such a term as DNA to Russia. After all, DNA is one of the most important molecules through which the genetic code of all living beings is transmitted," Irina Lapina, Head of the Department of History and Philosophy at our university, addressed the survey participants at a meeting with students.

According to Irina Yuryevna, thanks to digital technologies, expressing one’s opinion has become much easier: in old times, they had to gather for this.

Student Leonid Razumov reported on the importance of the topics covered by the survey: its questions concern the future of Russia and how young people see themselves in 10–15 years.

Student Polina Dmitrieva believes that this survey is very relevant, because it makes you think seriously about life.

"Such a survey motivates, helps to systematize thoughts. It is interesting for people who do not sit still, constantly develop, set goals and want to move towards them," says student Yaroslav Kudryavtsev.

The DNA of Russia survey is conducted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the state assignment "Organizational and methodological support for research into the socio-psychological well-being of students and employees of higher education institutions using a digital survey system, automated data collection and analysis." A total of six online surveys are planned for this year.