The Role of Mentoring at the Present Stage of Development of Russian Education

The article deals with the actual problem of mentoring as an educational phenomenon. The characteristic of the concept of "mentoring" is given, the historical origins of its birth are described, starting from the primitive society. The goals of modern mentoring, its content and forms are revealed. Particular attention is paid to the requirements for the organization of mentoring. Using the example of a kindergarten teacher, the stages of a mentor's work are shown.