The best transport security inspector was chosen in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      On June 15, 2026, at 13:40, in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the regional stage of the All-Russian professional skills competition "Best in Profession" was held in the nomination "Transport Security Inspector." The competitions took place at the sites of MP "Nizhny Novgorod Metro" (theoretical module) and the "Kirovskaya" metro station (practical modules).

      The competitors demonstrated their skills in theoretical and practical tests. Participants competed in the mastery of identifying and recognizing prohibited items for transport, showcased their skills in using baggage screening equipment, stationary and handheld metal detectors. All tasks were closely aligned with real working situations that transport security inspectors face daily.

      "The 'Best in Profession' competition not only helps identify the strongest specialists but also raises the prestige of working professions. Transport security inspectors are responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day, so their work requires high concentration, responsibility, and professional training. Such competitions allow for the exchange of experience, improvement of skills, and demonstrate to young people the opportunities for professional development in this field," noted Igor Pantyukhin, Minister of Demography and Human Capital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      The winner of the regional stage was Darina Levchenkova (MP "Nizhny Novgorod Metro," with 12 years of professional experience). Second place went to Anna Zhikhareva (MP "Nizhny Novgorod Metro," with over 5 years of experience). Third place was awarded to Evgenia Bulganova (MP "Nizhny Novgorod Metro," with over 4 years of experience).

      "The profession of a transport security inspector is one of the key roles in ensuring the safety of passengers and transport infrastructure objects. These specialists solve a primary task every day: to prevent the transport of prohibited items and timely identify potential threats. An inspector must be attentive, stress-resistant, possess impeccable knowledge of the regulatory framework, and be able to use various modern equipment. The competition tests are designed to fully assess these qualities," said Elena Vidyaeva, acting director of the Nizhny Novgorod Human Resources Center "Work of Russia."

      From the organizers of the regional stage, in recognition of professional achievements, all participants were presented with commemorative gifts, and the winners and prizewinners were additionally awarded diplomas. The winner of the regional stage will represent the Nizhny Novgorod region at the all-Russian final, which will take place in Moscow in October.

      Nizhny Novgorod specialists already have successful experience participating in the "Best in Profession" competition at the federal level. In 2025, representatives of the region became winners and prizewinners in several nominations. Thus, Nadezhda Stepanova took first place in the "Seamstress" nomination, Alexander Petrov took first place in the "Miller" nomination, Sergey Snegov took second place in the "Excavator Operator" nomination, and Oleg Petrov took third place in the "Bulldozer Operator" nomination.

      Since 2025, the All-Russian professional skills competition "Best in Profession" has been part of the federal project "Labor Man" of the national project "Personnel," which is implemented by the order of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. The national project also includes federal projects "Labor Market Management," "Active Employment Support Measures," and "Education for the Labor Market." Their activities are aimed at qualitatively and promptly preparing personnel to meet the needs of employers through coordinated work of educational institutions, companies, and the state.

      Winners of the federal stages of the competition receive monetary rewards: 1 million rubles for first place, 500 thousand rubles for second, and 300 thousand rubles for third.

      The organizer of the "Best in Profession" competition is the Ministry of Labor of Russia. It is conducted with the support of federal and regional authorities, all-Russian associations of trade unions and employers. The operator of the competition is the All-Russian Research Institute of Labor. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.