Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring" was established by
Decree of the
President of Russia dated March 2, 2018 No. 94 "
On the establishment of the insignia "For Mentoring". The proposal to establish a badge came on February 14, 2018, from the commander of the
Aeroflot flight training squad, Nikolai Izosimov, at the "Mentor" forum, which was held with the participation of president Vladimir Putin at his
Novo-Ogaryovo residence. A number of authors believe that this award is a revival of the honorary title "Honored Youth Mentor of the RSFSR" that existed in the RSFSR since 1981, which was established in accordance Resolution of the
Central Committee of the
Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the
Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union and the All-Russian Central Council of Trade Unions of December 13, 1979 "On further strengthening labor discipline and reducing staff turnover in the national economy". Thus, the provision on the Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring" almost verbatim copies the provision on the honorary title "Honored Mentor of Youth of the RSFSR". ==Criteria and regulation==