Purposes of the conference are to develop interest among students and young scientists in systematic research and experimental activities, to encourage the practical application of knowledge and testing of data obtained as a result of research work; to involve schoolchildren in research work on the study of soils, agricultural chemistry, ecological problems, and the environment.
Tasks of the conference are to test students and PhD students of various universities and scientific organizations in Russia and other countries with their own materials scientific research in the field of soil science and related sciences; to exchange of experience between organizations from different regions of Russia and foreign countries; to attract the attention of schoolchildren to problems related to soils and their condition, their importance in ensuring a comfortable human life, and to foster an attitude of care towards nature; to attract schoolchildren and students, including nonresident and foreign students, to entrance in “Soil Science” and other programs of the Institute of Earth Sciences of the St. Petersburg State University in the framework of career guidance activities, to preserve of the authority of the St. Petersburg State University as the organizer of a major scientific Forum in the field of soil science for school children, students, PhD students and young scientists; to exchange experience and familiarize students and young scientists with research results; to create an educational environment in the professional development of a specialist; to develop of interregional and international cooperation and networking between schoolchildren, students and young scientists; to gain experience in organizing and holding major scientific events of the International level by students, young scientists and specialists; to improve additional ecological and biological education for children, exchange experience and familiarize themselves with the results of research work (project activities) of students.