Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring" was established by Decree of the President of Russia dated March 2, 2018 No.

[1] 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.

[2] A number of authors believe[3][4] 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".

for at least five years: The Badge "For Mentoring" is worn on the right side of the chest and is located after the insignia "For Beneficence."

Against the background of the sun's rays there are stylized symbolic images of the sign of an atom, a book, a gear, a compass and a silver lyre.