Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the visit of the Grodno delegation to the Kaliningrad region

The delegation of the Grodno region headed by the Chairman of the Regional Council of Deputies Elena Pasyuta is on a business visit to the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation from June 11 to 15. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is represented by Olga Yanchurevich, Head of the Department of Zoology and Physiology of Humans and Animals, and Vadim Gunko, Secretary of the primary organization of the NGO "BRSM" of Kupala University.

The meeting of representatives of the regions is taking place within the framework of the project "Russia – Belarus: strong partnership" and involves a number of activities aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation, reports " Grodno Truth". In particular, a meeting with the leadership of the Legislative Assembly of the Kaliningrad region, a visit to municipal organizations and institutions, social and socio-cultural facilities, a final conference and a plenary session are planned.

The delegations exchange experience in such areas as the activities of government and local self-government, the functioning of non-profit organizations, youth policy. Cooperation agreements are expected to be signed between the Zelenograd Municipal District and the Zelvensky District Executive Committee, as well as between the Svetlogorsk City District and the Novogrudok District Executive Committee.

On the first day of their stay, representatives of the Grodno region got acquainted with the tourist potential of Zelenogradsk. A sightseeing tour of the city was organized, which allowed us to work out promising points of interaction between the regions in matters of landscaping, tourism and culture development.

Our delegation also took part in a solemn rally, laying wreaths and flowers at the memorial on the mass grave of Soviet soldiers. The memory of the fallen soldiers was honored with a minute of silence. The common historical heritage is among the main bonds of the peoples of Belarus and Russia.