Published on: 2026-07-15
Source: Central Bank of Russia – Central Bank of Russia –
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Instead of the usual lectures, tests, and seminars – games, fairy tales, quizzes, and other entertaining formats: participants of the XII All-Russian Congress of Financial Literacy Volunteers presented their best projects.
This year, volunteers shared ready-made projects that can be replicated for different target groups and regions. Their main task is to engage people in the complex world of finance, motivating them to behave wisely and make the right decisions.
A series of audio fairy tales about insurance for younger schoolchildren called “Fairy Tale Policy” was created by Natalya Vasekina and Artur Kolomiets from Moscow. Their characters, residents of the fictional country Arctavia, explain that even in a magical world it is necessary and beneficial to insure your risks. The fairy tales already have enthusiasts. The project is supported by several insurance companies and industry associations.
Volunteer from Primorsky Krai, Lyudmila Vasyukova, organized an All-Russian marathon on financial literacy for people with disabilities, including veterans of the special military operation. It includes a series of conferences, quests, quizzes, and competitions, the participants of which gain an understanding of finance and practical advice on how to act in various situations. A library of materials and manuals adapted for different audiences has been collected for event organizers. The marathon’s motto is ‘Learn yourself, pass it on to another.’
At the meeting, two relevant projects were presented, aimed at helping people avoid falling victim to fraudsters. A student from the Khabarovsk region, Alevtina Maslova, developed a quiz titled “Financial Security: Dropperism,” where participants are playfully drawn into criminal schemes using actual methods employed by scammers. Meanwhile, a volunteer from Ryazan, Anna Plotnikova, transformed the classic role-playing game “Mafia” into a real tool for recognizing fraudulent tricks.
“Volunteer projects are very valuable to us because they offer freedom in choosing the format, an opportunity to experiment with how to attract attention and how to present a particular financial issue. Specifically, experiments with game formats are interesting. They allow overcoming barriers, challenge the opinion that financial literacy is about something complicated and boring. Financial culture only permeates life when there is trust, and this is built not only on good methodological materials but more on sincere communication,” noted Elvira Nabiullina, Chairwoman of the Bank of Russia.
The Congress has been held since 2012. Today, the register of the Financial Literacy Development Association already includes more than 16,000 financial education volunteers across the country.
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