The discussion was joined by the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation V. Kaganov.

The discussion was also joined by A. Voronin, the Rector of PetrSU; I. Shegelman, Advisor to the Rector; V. Katarov, the Vice Rector for Discipline and Social Work; O. Derbeneva, the Head for Directorate for Innovation and Production; N. Vinokurova, the Deputy Head of the Department of Pre-University and Career Guidance; M. Davydova, the Director of the Resource Center of Scientific and Technical Creativity of Students; N. Volkova, the Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Karelia, the Director of E. Gerasimova "House of Children and Youth #2"; T. Trubanovskaya, the Director of the "Rovesnik" Center.

In September 2015, the events dedicated to the 75th year anniversary of Petrozavodsk State University included the ceremony of opening "Ilmarinen", a scientific and design laboratory for students, created on the basis of Petrozavodsk State University on the example of STEM international centers. Petrozavodsk State University was one of the first universities on the basis of which the STEM-center was established.

"I am interested in this issue from two perspectives: as a tool for development of education system in the Republic of Karelia in general, and as a model for the dissemination of the history of the regions of Russia", said V. Kaganov.

The participants of the meeting discussed the current activities and prospects of the development of the Resource Center of Scientific and Technical Creativity of Students.

The Rector of PetrSU A. Voronin said: "The Resource Center for Scientific and Technical Creativity of Students has been running for five months. This is a new project, and new challenges lie ahead for us. To operate the Resource Center, PetrSU formed a special environment that includes the Museum of entertaining science; "Ilmarinen", laboratory of research and design; and 2 laboratories equipped with high-tech equipment. There are classrooms for the project teams of pupils and students. Our main goal is for students to come to us, starting with elementary school, to take part in complex programs, which include vocational guidance: excursions, meetings with scientists, getting to know the university structure. We are developing at quite a good pace and are grateful to our partners, who shared their resources, technologies and methodologies with us".

"We have taken steps forward. I'm sure the work will continue, and Petrozavodsk State University and the Republic of Karelia will set a good example for other regions", said V. Kaganov summing up the meeting.