The development of socially oriented youth entrepreneurship at universities in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

This article examines the development of socially oriented business among university students in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. It assesses the factors driving the development of socially oriented youth entrepreneurship at regional universities. The challenges and risks facing young entrepreneurs in the current environment are analyzed. The authors studied the motivation and readiness of young people to pursue socially oriented business ventures. The authors also explored the role of universities in developing this field and elaborated practical recommendations for the further development of social youth entrepreneurship. The study was conducted as part of the All-Russian project for volunteer and public activities in higher education institutions in the Russian Federation “Service Learning”, and the Dobro.ru online platform.