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The autumn festival "Marathon of Sports and Health" ended at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

During the past working week, sports excitement covered staff and students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. The arena for sports battles was the stadium in the campus at Zakharova Street, 32.
On the last day of the sports marathon, teams at the stadium fought in various directions! Kupala representatives played in a bocce, volleyball and football competitions, spun hoolahups. They found out who is the most apt, knocking out the "apples" in the darts. The combined relay was large-scale and spectacular. As Irina Kiturko, rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, noted that sports meetings have become a good tradition for us.
"I want to thank everyone for participating in the marathon, contributing to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and strengthening of corporate culture. In the last year, we live in difficult epidemiological conditions, and in the open air we have the opportunity to communicate more freely and not hide smiles behind masks. Today's competitions have become special, because for the first time in the framework of one team, both professors and students united, which further strengthens our corporate spirit and confirms that we are members of our University - one big family", Irina Kiturko said.
6 teams participated in the marathon. The first included representatives of the faculties of Economics and Management, Innovative Mechanic Engineering, Philology and Military Faculties. Representatives of the Faculty of Physical Education and Pre-University Training, as well as Pedagogy and Engineering and Constraction Faculties, made up the second group. In group number three were representatives of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, the Faculty of Psychology and Physico-Technical Faculty. The fourth group gathered under its number representatives of Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, Faculty of Arts and Design, Biology and Ecology, and Faculty of Law. The fifth group included representatives of Humanities and Technology Colleges of Yanka Kupala State University. The sixth group consisted of representatives of the rectory, university-wide structural divisions, the students' trade union committee, BRYU members, and the Student Coordinating Council.
The Dean of Faculty of Physical Education Vitaly Khramov emphasized that the atmosphere at the autumn festival "Marathon of Sports and Health" is friendly and charging. And the weather is excellent, has an active pastime.
Yanka Kupala State University pays great attention to a healthy lifestyle. Students and professors have the opportunity to visit the sports halls of the buildings and stadiums, and the trade union provides a discount on subscriptions to the pool, gyms and sections. Olga Rusilko, secretary of the primary organization of the BRYU of YKSUG, always tries to keep her strength up.
"The mood is excellent and gambling. Despite the fact that we are all colleagues, a competitive spirit was present. It's great that so many participants gathered at the marathon! We competed, and talked. The atmosphere is friendly, it's wonderful that professors and students have the opportunity to fight together for sports victories", Olga shared.
The autumn festival "Marathon of Sports and Health" undoubtedly charged everyone with a positive and good mood. On the fifth last day of the competition, the team "the gold" went to the second group. The silver owners were participants from the first group, and participants of the third group won the bronze. In addition, teams in each sports discipline were separately awarded.
By the way, not only the final day of the autumn marathon was saturated. Sports competitions were held from September 6 to 10. On Monday, September 6, a 3x3 basketball tournament was held on the basketball court of Yanka Kupala State University. On Tuesday, our people found out which of them was the best in table tennis. Wednesday was the day of beach volleyball, and Thursday - of mini football. In total, more than 300 members of our university took part in the marathon.

Vaccination of students and university staff continues at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

On September 14 and 15, visiting vaccination stations will work in the university buildings.
The vaccination campaign at Yanka Kupala State University began in mid-February, during that time more than 50% of staff were vaccinated. For greater convenience of our students, the health center organizes vaccination-away points. On September 14, it will be possible to be vaccinated in the campus at Dovatora street, 3/1, office No. 110 from 1p.m to 3p.m. Also on September 15, the vaccination room will open in the campus at Oktyabrskaya Street, 5 in audience 102 from 1p.m to 2p.m.
"Since February of this year an active vaccination to staff and students began. They responded well to this opportunity. There were especially many who wanted it in the summer time. This is primarily due to the reception campaign and the start of the educational year. Students also join the staff. Many of them are already coming with vaccination certificates", Irina Kiturko said, the rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
As Marina Kravets, head of the health center of Yanka Kupala State University, noted that before vaccination staff and students undergo a primary checking-out with an immunologist. The doctor draws attention to the mucous membranes, blood pressure, temperature. The doctor necessarily collects an allergological history. If everything is good, a university member is vaccinated. Vaccination takes place in two stages. After receiving the first component of the vaccination, 21 days should pass.
"All previously vaccinated staff and students feel good. We always remind our people: if any questions arise, you can always call and consult, and in case of the slightest deterioration, you must also report. Do not worry if it was not possible to come to the vaccination during mobile vaccination. You can get vaccinated at the health center of our university. Such a large number of professors have already been vaccinated. Students are still included in the process, I hope they will follow the example of professors", Marina Kravets said.
Last week, on Thursday, September 9, vaccination could be done in the production and laboratory corpus at Kurchatova street, 1a. On Friday, a mobile vaccination was organized in the main campus of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. The vaccination company will continue.

Archpriest Fyodor Povny, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Cooperation with Secular Educational Institutions, visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

The meeting of Archpriest Fyodor Povny with students and university staff of three universities of Grodno took place on September 13.
Participants of the meeting - our students, as well as colleagues from the State Medical University of Grodno and State Agrarian University of Grodno - were greeted by the rector of Yanka Kupala State University Irina Kiturko. At the beginning of the event, Irina Fedorovna shared her impressions of personal communication with the chairman of the Synodal Department for Cooperation with Secular Educational Institutions, Rector of the Parish of All Saints Church of Minsk Archpriest Fyodor Povny.
"Father Fyodor for the second time speaks within the walls of our university, and I am very grateful to him that he responded to our invitation. I admit, as a historian, his theses about the genetic code of the Belarusian people are very close to me. After all, love for the Motherland begins with the preservation of historical memory. It depends on our perception of historical events and attitude to the Motherland that we will pass on to our descendants", Irina Kiturko said.
The key topic of the meeting at Yanka Kupala State University was the education of a patriot and a citizen in the Christian tradition. Participants of the event discussed issues of moral and spiritual education of representatives of the younger generation. Professors were interested in the new factor "Spirituality and Patriotism," which is introduced for study in schools. Archpriest Fyodor Povny noted that good educational materials have been prepared on this course, and he is sure that these books can be useful for university students.
Viktor Pranyuk, Deputy Chairman of the Grodno Regional Executive Committee, drew attention to the fact that nowadays it is important to turn to Christian values when educating the younger generation. He noted that the decision to introduce in the school curriculum the optional measures related to patriotism and morality was made in a timely manner.
The meeting at Yanka Kupala State University was held in the format of a dialogue platform. Participants actively asked questions to the guest, talked about relevant topics outlined in the speech of Archpriest Fyodor Povny. During the dialogue, questions were also raised regarding the interaction of the Orthodox Church with young people, the problem of the influence of modern information technologies on the development of society.
The event took place within the framework of the program on cooperation concluded between the Belarusian Orthodox Church and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus. The program aims to consolidate the efforts of representatives of state institutions and clergy in order to educate the person and patriot of their country in Christian traditions.

Yanka Kupala State University held an open dialogue "Youth Strength is in Unity"

The speakers at the meeting were the rector of Yanka Kupala State University Irina Kiturko, the first secretary of the Grodno Regional Committee of the BRYU Andrei Yesin.
The meeting began with the congratulations of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union on its 19th anniversary. As Irina Kiturko noted, the organization's birthday is a big holiday for the university. The Youth Union never stands still and takes an active part in the cultural and socio-political life of the region. The rector of the University wished the regional Youth Union to continue to keep the brand of the best, never give up and continue to generate ideas.
"Membership in any organization is not just the availability to have a ticket and cash contributions. Members of unions and associations need to declare themselves, implement projects. And as a rector, I am interested in the primary organization of the university Youth Union being active and interesting for students, working in conjunction with the regional committee, because only acting as a united front can achieve high results. Mutual assistance and respect is a way of creation", Irina Kiturko noted.
The importance of joint work was emphasized by Andrei Yesin. It is necessary to act together, he said. The project "BRYU: strength in the team" is aimed at strengthening the unity of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union.
"The project will work for more active involvement of primary organizations in the life of the union, so that everyone can be involved in the common work. We always talk about the importance of setting high goals, active citizenship and courage. You don't need to be afraid to offer ideas, especially since many local projects then grow into republican ones", Andrei Yesin said.
After the presentations of speakers, a lively dialogue engaged. Irina Kiturko noted that she is always open to communication with students. They did not lose such an opportunity. Young people were interested not only in the strategic development of the university, in the attitude to the new state holiday "Day of National Unity," but also in personal issues. Students asked what events and traditions Irina Fedorovna remembered from her student years. The children also expressed gratitude for the opportunities offered by the university and the Belarusian Republican Youth Union.

Rector of Yanka Kupala State University took part in the congress of the Belarusian Society "Knowledge"

An extraordinary congress of delegates of the Republican State-Public Association "Belarusian Society" "Knowledge"gathered delegates from all over the country in order to discuss the prospects for the further development of the organization.
Among the participants of the event were the head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeyenko, acting chairman of the Knowledge society Valery Borodenya, rector of the Academy of Management under the President of the Republic of Belarus Vyacheslav Danilovich, representatives of state bodies and organizations from all over Belarus. The congress of the association was also attended by the rector of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Irina Kiturko. On the agenda delegates had a discussion of the results of the organization's work from 2018 to 2021 and the election of the board of the Belarusian Society “Knowledge”. The chairman of the association was the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences of BSU Vadim Gigin.
The development vectors of the organization were also identified, which received new areas of work. Despite the fact that the main task of "Knowledge" is to disseminate scientific knowledge, strengthen their influence on the development of innovative thinking and social activity of citizens, the Head of State instructed to strengthen the role of the association in the dissemination of socio-political, historical, cultural, popular science information both among Belarusians and outside the country.

A lecture on traffic rules was held for Yanka Kupala State University staff

Inspectors of the traffic patrol service of the traffic police department of the regional executive committee Alexander Krasochka and Alexander Tybulevich informed the staff of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno about the dangers that can meet vulnerable road users. It includes pedestrians, cyclists and those who move on scooters, sigways and other modern vehicles.
The lecture is highly relevant given that in the near future the daylight hours will be greatly reduced, which means that the probability of traffic accidents will increase. The inspectors recalled the importance of using flickers and asked not to forget about them. Alexander Krasochka noted that you need to be especially attentive at pedestrian crossings. Contrary to popular belief, zebra crossing is far from the safest place on the road.
The lecture attracted vivid interest, university staff asked questions that related to administrative responsibility, traffic rules for cyclists, the state of the road surface, and the processing of the Euro Protocol. At the end of the meeting, Alexander Krasochka noted that if controversial issues arise, you can always contact the regional traffic police.

Irina Zhuk, the student of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, won the silver at competitions in Germany

Last Saturday, the Karlsruhe Springt tournament was held in the German city of Karlsruhe. Irina Zhuk, a student at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, entered the pole vault sector.
The athlete showed herself perfectly and won a silver medal with a result of 4.66. The performance had a tense moment - the YKSUG student took the right height not from the first time. She submitted from the second exit to the run.
Irina Zhuk represents Belarus and her native university with honor at competitions of various levels. This May she broke the record of Belarus in outdoor competitions during the Diamond League stage in Doha, the athlete took a height of 4,74 m. In addition, Irina Zhuk took part in the Olympic Games held in Tokyo.
We heartily congratulate Irina on a new award and wish further success!

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno celebrates 19th anniversary of BRYU

For 19 years, the Youth Union has been actively participating in the life of the country. BRYU was born on September 6, but the celebration at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno covered several days, each was marked with a certain event.
Students and teachers rather enjoyed the kind action "We are already 19." There were interactive entertainment events and photo zones prepared by BRYU activists in the University. Anyone could come up, take a memory photo and get a sweet prize.
"Students made up small contests in campuses. Also for the birthday, a student party was held, where the guys could relax and have a talk in an informal way. But the celebration of BRYU birthday included not only entertaining moments. As part of the celebrations, an open dialogue was held "BRYU: yesterday, today, tomorrow" with the Vice-rector for educational work of Yanka Kupala State University Vasily Senko", said Olga Rusilko, secretary of the primary organization of BRYU of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
Members of the Youth Union take an active part in the life of the university - it is difficult to imagine any events without their participation. We wish them to keep moving forward without losing their labor enthusiasm and even more creative ideas!

Nuremberg gingerbread, German sausages, Swedish sweets, Polish waffles, pancakes with cottage cheese and honey: an international evening brought together the students of the Summer School of the Russian Language

The international evening, where each participant of the Summer School was able to present himself, the country and knowledge of the Russian language, was held at the Yanka Kupala Grodno State University on August, 10 in an online and offline format.
Germany, Italy, China, Poland, Sweden – the countries that were represented at the thematic event by the students of the Summer School.
- The summer school of the Russian language is essentially international. And respect for national peculiarities and traditions is one of the principles of successful intercultural communication, – said Inna Samoilova, head of the Department of Language Training of Belarusian and Foreign Citizens. – This event is aimed at popularizing youth creativity, activating educational activities for the study of the Russian language.
According to Irina Kraskovskaya, senior lecturer of the Department of Language Training of Belarusian and Foreign Citizens, students have been preparing for the international evening for a week. The lottery helped to determine the country for the presentation:
– It is very interesting when the participants of the Summer School talk not about their country, but about each other's homeland. This contributes to cultural exchange and the creation of a friendly atmosphere in an international team.    т
In addition to the presentation of countries, the students of the school brought their own national dishes. German sausages, gingerbread cakes from Nuremberg, sweets from Sweden, various types of Polish waffles, pancakes with cottage cheese and honey, Belarusian marshmallows, kvass and kefir were able to try everything. During the evening, the participants of the Summer School made a real gastronomic journey.
Today, on August 11, students will learn about Belarusian national dishes during a language cafe, and tomorrow, on August 12 – during a master class on their preparation.
Foreign guests will study Russian at Yanka Kupala Grodno State University until August 13.

Yanka Kupala State State University summed up the results of the Summer Academy of the Russian Language-2021

For two weeks, foreign guests from Germany, China and Sweden not only studied Russian, but also conducted research in the field of applied linguistics. On Friday, August 27, the participants of the Summer Academy defended their scientific projects and received certificates.
The result of the implementation of the educational program at the Summer Academy was the preparation of linguistic projects and their defense. Students of the Russian language under the guidance of teachers of the Department of Language training of Belarusian and foreign citizens for two weeks studied the nominations of shops in Grodno and the nominations of public catering dishes in Grodno in semantic, component and etymological aspects. After the training, the students presented their projects to the expert commission and told about the results of the work done in Russian.
– All the students demonstrated not only a high level of mastery of the Russian language, but also formed skills of independent research work. The projects that were prepared by foreign students in two weeks, according to the degree of study of the material, correspond to a good course work, on which our students work throughout the academic year. This shows that the students are motivated, they approached the research work very seriously, with a high degree of responsibility – " said Inna Samoilova, head of the Department of Language Training of Belarusian and Foreign Citizens.
The guys also shared their impressions about the experience they received at the Yanka Kupala State University.
Yang Cheng from China is a 3rd-year student of BSU, majoring in "World Economy", has been studying Russian for two years:
– While studying at the Summer Academy, I gained useful experience in conducting scientific research, because in the new academic year I will have to prepare a course work. Every day, for two hours in the classroom and then for two hours on my own, I was engaged in research of the nominations of stores in the city of Grodno. It was also very interesting to communicate with other participants of the Summer Academy-representatives of Sweden and Germany. It was also important for me to get acquainted with the city of Grodno, because I didn't know anything about it before.
Russian Russian teacher Eric Malmgren from Sweden, who works as a tour guide, said that before coming to Belarus, he studied Russian only online:
– It was important for me to plunge into the language environment, so I studied at the Summer School of the Russian Language, and then stayed at the Summer Academy. At the Summer Academy, he devoted a lot of time to completing homework and research work. I didn't have enough time to go to the zoo or to the cinema, but I think that I have significantly improved my Russian.
Future ecologist Marlene Westeker from Germany took online training at the Summer School of the Russian Language this summer, and then came to Grodno and continued studying the great and mighty within the walls of Kupala University at the Summer Academy:
– I think that each of us has improved his Russian during his studies at the Summer Academy and learned a lot about Belarus, Grodno, and the university. My expectations from the training were met. If there is an opportunity, I will come here again next year.
The teachers received feedback from the project participants. The students told what they liked most during the training, expressed their wishes and shared their plans. The event ended with the presentation of personal certificates.
Help:
The Summer Academy of the Russian Language at the Yanka Kupala State University was organized for the second time. In the period from August 15 to 28, 2021, foreigners studied the Russian language and conducted research on applied linguistics. In addition, they were offered a cultural program that helped them to fully immerse themselves in the language environment.
The project was organized by the Department of Language Training of Belarusian and Foreign Citizens of the Faculty of Pre-university Training.