Kupala students became participants of the International Youth Search Forum "Battle of Rzhev

Students of the Yanka Kupala State University among the members of the Belarusian delegation took an active part in the International Youth Search Forum "Battle of Rzhev".

The Rzhevskaya Battle International Youth Search Forum is an educational and educational project implemented in the format of two specialized field shifts for representatives of youth aged 18 to 25 years who are not involved in civil and patriotic education activities from the subjects of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in the number of 500 people.

Kupala University was represented by students of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism Maxim Chugunov and Alina Lunevskaya, students of the Faculty of Law Olga Chulada and Alyona Kanaeva, student of the Faculty of Economics and Management Danila Orshak.

The Forum provides a platform for young people from different countries who can exchange knowledge, experience and ideas in the field of historical research. The Youth Search Forum promotes the formation of a correct civic position among young people based on respect for history. Among the forum's tasks: organization of practice-oriented events on the study of the history of the Great Patriotic War, exchange of best practices in the field of volunteerism and experience in organizing events aimed at preserving the common history, traditions, cultural values of the "Russian World", creation of a community of youth leaders, strengthening youth diplomacy.

The project included the reconstruction of a field camp on the site of real battles in 1942 - 1943, the organization of search expeditions to the battlefields of the "Battle of Rzhev" with the participation of specialists involved, the military-historical reconstructions of the "Battle of the village of Kokoshkino" using authentic uniforms and exact copies of weapons of the war years, military sports team games "Rzhevsky Soldier", conducting youth seminars, game workshops, interactive lectures from specialists from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in the field of history, youth leadership, diplomacy, volunteerism.

− I didn't expect it to be so cool! Various thematic events were prepared for us − military medical training, search trips, reconstruction of the battle near the village of Kokoshkino, airsoft, various sports events. I liked the initial military training the most − I tested my strength and endurance. I am very grateful to the organizers of the forum and the BRSM for the opportunity," said Alyona Kanaeva, a law student.

The student told that on the last day of the forum she took part in the action "Memory Tape". At the Rzhev Memorial, the participants unfurled a majestic St. George

ribbon 300 meters long. The Belarusian delegation laid flowers at the monument to the fallen heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The girl was left under a vivid impression of the complex of events and will gladly take part in the forum next year.

Cooperation between Belarus and Russia in the field of history has great potential for development. This can help expand our knowledge of the past, strengthen cultural ties and develop tourism and education. It is important to continue to maintain dialogue between the two countries in this area in order to achieve mutual benefit and progress.