Participants of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture visited historical sights of the Grodno region

Today, on August 13, the participants of the Summer School "under the bright name of Kupala" went on a trip to the Grodno region to dive deep into the Belarusian culture. They visited the Catholic church in the agro-town of Trockeli in the Voronovsky district, the Volny Melnik tourist complex and the village library with its unique "contact“ ethnographic museum room in the House of Culture in the agro-town of Dvorishche in the Lida district, as well as the St. Cazimir Catholic Church in the agro-town of Vselyub.

The first stop was the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the agro-town of Trockeli, which is a monument of architecture and wooden architecture of the early 19th century. During the tour, the participants of the Summer School learned about the history of the church, as well as about its main value – the icon of the Mother of God of Trockeli.

After that, the travelers went to the Volny Melnik tourist complex, located on the site of an ancient farmstead, on the territory of which an ancient stone watermill has been preserved. Walking through the picturesque territory of the complex, listening to the life of that time and looking at the exhibits, the tourists were able to immerse themselves in the times of medieval Belarus.

The next stop was the agricultural town of Vselyub in Novogrudok, where the St. Cazimir Catholic Church is located, the oldest Belarusian Catholic church combining Belarusian and Western European architectural traditions. There, the participants of the Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture took part in a bread baking master class with great pleasure. All the secrets of the process were revealed to the guests: How to knead the dough correctly, what ingredients to use, and how long it takes to achieve the perfect result. The master class was an excellent opportunity not only to master the craft, but also to deepen knowledge about Belarusian traditions.

Such events, of course, not only broaden the horizons of foreign guests, but also arouse a keen interest in the Belarusian language, history and culture.

PHOTO FACT: Chinese students get acquainted with the history of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno continues its vacation master's program for students from China. Today, on August 13, they visited The History Museum of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno . The tour was organized for them by Alena Backman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs of the Pedagogical Faculty. During the visit to the museum, students learned about the history of the university, its achievements and stages of development. This visit allowed the international student to learn more about the educational institution they are currently studying at.

Kupalovtsy are invited to participate in the Science Festival

The Science Festival will be held on September 6, according to tradition, in the heart of Minsk – the Botanical Garden. Kupalovtsy can become a part of this event.

The Science Festival in Minsk is the largest popular science event in Belarus. Over the years, it has turned into a large-scale event that introduces Minsk residents and guests of the capital to the latest developments of scientists. It helps them understand new knowledge from the world of science and technology.

Bright and interesting performances by scientists, fascinating master classes, scientific shows, and unusual art objects await the participants of the event. On interactive platforms, it will be possible to get acquainted with the world of gastronomy from a scientific point of view, learn about scientific activities at universities and modern intellectual technologies, as well as meet with the first Belarusian woman cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya.

If you are passionate about science and are ready to actively participate, join the large-scale event! The program of the Festival is available on the official website https://scifest.by/.

Chineese master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty visited creative educational venues in Grodno

On August 7, master's degree students visited the interactive center "Sovushka", which operates on the basis of the children's branch of the Grodno Regional Scientific Library named after E. Karsky.

This institution is a creative educational platform, the purpose of which is to use modern achievements in the field of information technology.

Students were told about the work of the center and introduced to the branch's book collection.

At Sovushka, people can study in several unique programs, including art, music, engineering and robotics, and foreign languages. The creative laboratory "Lego" works here.

As a sign of gratitude for the guided tour, students presented the interactive center with a memorable gift reflecting the culture of their Homeland.

Kupalovtsy discussed the prospects of cooperation with the Asian-European Future company

Today, on August 4, Xiao Kaixian, Director of Asia-European Future LLC, met with representatives of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

The event was attended by Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Olga Minova, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Irina Glavnitskaya, Head of the Department of Recruitment and Registration of Foreign Citizens and Alexandra Zhuk, acting Head of the Department of International Projects and Academic Mobility.

The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation, including: bachelor's and master's degree and postgraduate studies; 3+2 joint educational program; pilot project "Implementation of a model for integrating the educational program of the first stage of higher education (Republic of Belarus) with the educational program of non-university higher education (PRC) in a shortened period", scientific cooperation and others.

The discussion of these issues became an important step towards creating a solid foundation for long-term cooperation between Asia-European Future LLC and Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno will host Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture

The fifth anniversary Summer School of the Belarusian Language and Culture "Under the bright name of Kupala" will be held from August 4 to 15 at the scientific library of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. More than 20 participants from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are expected.

The School's program is designed for everyone who is interested in the Belarusian language, history, traditions and culture of the Belarusian people.

During the classes, guests will be able to learn the basics of the Belarusian language and literature and get acquainted with the rich cultural heritage of Belarus through lectures and outdoor activities. In addition, students will have guided tours of the center of Grodno and the iconic places of the Grodno region, visit the city's museums, participate in master classes, cultural events and creative evenings.

You can follow the news of the Summer School on the social networks of the scientific library of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.

Taste of Belarus: The Summer school of the Russian language in Grodno opens doors to culinary traditions

A master class on cooking Belarusian cuisine was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno as part of the Summer School of the Russian Language. This experience has become not only fascinating, but also informative, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions of Belarus.

Under the guidance of experienced chefs, the participants mastered the recipes of famous Belarusian dishes such as draniki, kholodnik, baked apples and others. The master class was held in a friendly atmosphere where everyone could show their culinary skills and learn the secrets of the Belarusian gastronomic art.

Such an event contributed not only to the strengthening of language skills, but also to the creation of friendly ties between the participants. After the participants of the Summer School, an international evening was waiting for them, where they could taste the treats they had made and learn a little more about each other.

Chinese applicants are being interviewed at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

On July 31, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosts interviews for applicants from China who wish to enter the Faculty of Psychology.

To be interviewed, applicants for a bachelor's degree must demonstrate proficiency in English. Candidates for the Master's degree, in addition to language skills, must demonstrate knowledge of their specialty by answering questions also in English.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is actively developing cooperation with Chinese universities and research centers, which creates favorable conditions for the exchange of experience and knowledge. Successful completion of the interview will be an important step for Chinese applicants to receive a high-quality education at YKSUG.

PHOTO FACT: master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty visited the scientific library of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

Foreign students of the Pedagogical Faculty of Master's degree in "Educational Management", together with Alena Bekman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, visited the scientific library of our university. Svetlana Misyukevich, head of the Library Information Technology Department, conducted the tour for them. Together with her, the students got acquainted with new library technologies and ancient books from the collections.

PHOTO FACT: master's degree students of the Pedagogical Faculty from China attended the hockey match "Neman" – "Dynamo-Molodechno"

On July 24, the first match of the hockey club "Neman" took place after the summer break. Foreign students of the Pedagogical Faculty of Master's degree in "Educational Management", together with Alena Bekman, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, attended the game and assessed the level of professional training of Grodno hockey players.