Published on: 2026-06-10
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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In the capital, the results of the professional skills competition “Moscow Masters” for the profession “Social Worker” were summed up. In 2026, more than 100 employees of the Moscow social protection system competed for the title of the best.
Over the past few years, the home care system in the capital has seriously changed. Assistance depends on the requests of the individual person. An individual support program, which takes into account their life situation, is drawn up for each Muscovite. The standard home care package includes over 20 services. Modern technologies allow providing help more specifically and effectively.
Social workers daily take care of tens of thousands of elderly and people with disabilities living alone at home. They solve everyday issues of Muscovites, accompany them to medical institutions and on walks, help them master modern digital services. But the most important thing is giving Muscovites attention, care, and warm communication. More than 100 participants in this year’s “Moscow Masters” competition have proven that the profession of a social worker is a special path where not only professional competencies matter, but also the ability to listen, empathize, and find words of support in the most diverse situations.”The city is focusing on developing such specialists and creating conditions for their growth, because it is precisely they who shape the face of modern social protection,” the press service emphasized.
Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow.Â
The competition consisted of several stages, each of which modeled real situations from the daily practice of a social worker. At the “Communication” stage, participants demonstrated how to establish a trusting contact with a resident, explain the procedure for providing assistance, and, if necessary, resolve a conflict situation.
During this stage of the “Risk Assessment” competition, the participants demonstrated how to protect city residents from widespread scams and provide psychological support to elderly Muscovites if they have encountered fraud.
Special attention was paid to providing first aid. The contestants demonstrated the execution of the basic algorithm of actions in case of loss of consciousness in an elderly person and conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a mannequin.
10 specialists made it to the final. They demonstrated how to properly use digital services together with older Muscovites — from turning on a smartphone and choosing an application to arranging grocery delivery and paying utility bills. The final task was to solve theoretical questions on knowledge of professional standards, regulatory and legal frameworks, and ethical principles of work.
Winners and prize-winners
The best social worker in Moscow was Arina Tarasova from the institution “My Social Assistant.” Second place went to Elena Lyamicheva, a specialist in the complex of social housing, and third — Evgenia Pavlova, an employee of the institution “My Social Assistant.”
The winner of the contest, Arina Tarasova, has been working in the capital’s social protection system for 14 years. Colleagues highly value her professionalism, sensitivity, and ability to find a way out even in the most difficult situations.
“For me, participating in the competition is an opportunity not only to test professional skills but also to feel part of a large community of people who truly love their work. We supported each other a lot at every stage. In the social sphere, it is especially important to treat a person with respect, attention, and sincerity,” noted Arina Tarasova.
“Moscow Masters” is an annual city competition for those who make the capital better every day. Rescuers, engineers, public transport drivers, healthcare workers, and representatives of other in-demand professions compete for the title of the best in their profession.
The competition is being held for the 29th time within the framework of the social partnership system between the Government of Moscow, the Moscow Federation of Trade Unions, and the Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers), with the support of the capitalCommittee on Public Relations and Youth Policy. Detailed information is published on the websitemoskvskie master.rf.Â
The organizer of the “Moscow Masters” competition in the profession of “Social Worker” is the capital’sDepartment of Labor and Social Protection of the PopulationAnd the Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Social Sphere Workers.
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