Yanka Kupala
State University of Grodno
Students of the Faculty of Law became participants of the leadership platform "Team of the Future"
On February 15, the second event of the eighth set of the leadership platform "Team of the Future", organized by the Youth Parliament at the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, took place on the basis of the Maxim Tank BSPU. Kupala residents became active participants of the event.
Yanka Kupala State University was represented by Alexandra Fedorovich, a 3rd-year student specializing in Law, and Lavrenty Misuno, a 2nd-year student specializing in International Law.
In the first part of the event, a training on non-verbal communication skills was organized for the participants, which was conducted by Alexey Toma, an expert of the Committee on International Relations and Diplomacy of the EAEU Civic Chamber. The second part of the meeting was devoted to the SCO Model business game, in which participants studied and presented the position of a certain member country of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on topical issues of socio-political and socio-economic development.
It should be noted that the leadership platform "Team of the Future" is a project to find, promote and train young leaders of Belarus in theoretical and practical skills in the field of leadership and public administration. Thanks to unique events such as trainings on public speaking skills, leadership development and interpersonal communication technologies, participants will be able to master public speaking skills, learn how to conduct business negotiations and participate in debates, and get to know like-minded people.
The International Scientific and Practical Conference "Genocide of the Soviet People: Historical and Legal Assessment" is being held at the Yanka Kupala State University
There are countless crimes committed by the Nazi occupiers. The world is still feeling the consequences of their bloody deeds. Belarus suffered severely during the Great Patriotic War, as did the entire Soviet people. The conference accumulates research, projects, and facts about the crimes of the punishers. For two days, prosecutors, investigators, scientists and students will share the results of the work done to study the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
The conference participants have a lot to talk about. As noted by the General Prosecutor of the Republic of Belarus Andrei Shved, a lot of work is being done in the framework of the investigation of the criminal case on the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people committed by Nazi criminals, their accomplices, and criminal formations during the Great Patriotic War and the post-war period on the territory of the BSSR and other countries. So, more than 19,000 witnesses of those terrible events were interviewed.
– The testimonies of the interviewed people are recorded on video so that our descendants know firsthand about the atrocities committed by the invaders on our land. Work on the analysis of data on burned villages is at the completion stage. At the moment, the commission of the National Academy of Sciences has confirmed 12,400 settlements that were completely destroyed or severely damaged during the war, but, unfortunately, this list will be expanded. Work on the inspection of the sites of accidents and mass destruction has not yet been completed. In the next few years, previously unknown mass murder sites will be examined, there are more than 100 of them. The data is updated every year, and new information appears.
The next stage, which will begin in the next two - three years, will be an active investigation outside of Belarus. According to Andrey Shved, inquiries will be sent to more than 30 countries around the world to obtain information regarding the location of the still-living punishers in order to resolve the issue of justice.
– The German authorities have already begun to actively transfer documents related to the processes after the Second World War. A large number of documents come from the Russian Federation, and we already have more than two million pages of documents that have never been studied before, mostly in German. A lot has already been done, but there is simply a huge amount of work ahead, and now it is impossible to talk about the end of the investigation, since the volume of crimes is simply huge. The Fascist invaders brought too much grief and troubles to our land," ‑ the General Prosecutor noted.
Yanka Kupala State University is actively involved in the investigation of the Prosecutor General's Office. Both the teaching staff and students are joining the important work. Irina Kiturko, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University, stressed that it is a great honor for university residents to host such a high and significant scientific forum.
– Humanity holds many important memories and tragedies experienced by people. Their memory is carved in blood on the pages of history. These memories become the core that makes up the strength of the nation. That is why Belarus will never forget about the feat and suffering of our ancestors," - Irina Kiturko emphasized.
– The initiative of the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Belarus to investigate a criminal case into the commission of mass violence and extermination of the Belarusian people by Nazi criminals and their accomplices, criminal formations has gained the support of all segments of the population of our country. Students and schoolchildren actively joined the work. In February 2023, at the initiative of the Prosecutor's Office of the Grodno region, the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land" was launched at Kupala University.
As part of the project, students and teachers worked closely with the prosecutor's office and archival documents, dialogue platforms, round tables and rallies were held, two photo exhibitions were prepared, a monograph was published and short documentaries about the crimes of the Civil Army and collaborators were created.
Students' interest in researching this burning topic continues to grow. Karina Mistyuk, a 2nd-year student at the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, spoke about her work within the framework of the interdisciplinary project:
– This project is one of the most important in my student life, and it is a great honor for me to be a part of it. After all, everything that is being done as part of the work on it is of great importance not only for the region, but also for the country as a whole. Communicating with the witnesses of those terrible events and seeing archival documents, you become even more imbued with the horrors that took place during the Great Patriotic War. The result of our work was a short documentary film, where we talk not only about the horrors we experienced, but also focus on what crimes were committed and that they are not forgotten.
Within the framework of the scientific forum, a signing ceremony was held for the implementation of the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land" in 2025, as well as the awarding of participants in the interdisciplinary project "Genocide of the Belarusian people: memory and pain of the Grodno land".
General Prosecutor of the Republic of Belarus Andrey Shved presented memorable gifts to Irina Kiturko, Rector of Yanka Kupala State University. Students and teachers who actively participated in the project also received letters of appreciation for their efforts in studying and preserving the historical memory of the genocide of the Belarusian people.
The conference will be held for two days. Among its participants are representatives of the prosecutor's offices of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, the National Center for Historical Memory under the President of the Russian Federation, the public association Belarusian Peace Foundation, the Federal State Budgetary educational institution of higher Education Donetsk State University, and the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The faculty and students of the Yanka Kupala State University and the performers of the national scientific project "Genocide of the civilian population of the BSSR during the Great Patriotic War: historical and legal assessment" are also actively involved.
Art-therapy “FIKiTovskaya Family”: students can unite pleasant with the valuable
On February 13, the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism of the Yanka Kupala State University once again became a platform for an exciting and inspiring event – an art therapy session called the FIKiTovskaya Family, organized by student activists. This event brought together students of different courses and specialties, becoming a unique opportunity for interaction and creative expression.
The main objective of art therapy was to create a space for joint creativity. The participants complemented each other's work. This idea has become a key moment, allowing everyone to unleash their creative potential and at the same time establish friendly relations with other students.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to work with various materials, from watercolor to gouache. Each student brought their own ideas and inspiration, and then exchanged them with others. The participants shared their thoughts and emotions, which helped them not only in creativity, but also in personal development.
The FIKiTovskaya Family art therapy turned out to be not only a creative, but also an emotionally intense experience. Many participants noted that thanks to this event they found new friends and got a lot of vivid impressions. The opportunity to work in a team, discuss ideas and see how their drawings are filled with new colors thanks to the efforts of others brought joy and satisfaction.
The meeting with the representative of the Chuvash State University has been held at Yanka Kupala State University
The working meeting with a representative of the university to discuss promising areas of cooperation was held in a friendly atmosphere and the partners are open to work together and providing necessary support.
Evgeny Nikolaev, Head of the Department of International Activities at Chuvash State University, noted that Yanka Kupala State University is a promising and proven partner, as cooperation between the universities has been underway since 2020.
So, in July 2024, during the visit of the rector of the Chuvash State University, promising areas of cooperation in interuniversity cooperation were discussed.
In December 2024, staff and students of Yanka Kupala State University took part in a number of events online of the Chuvash State University: lectures on "Introduction to dynamic programming"; scientific and technical seminar "Impulse neural networks and neuroprocessors"; scientific and technical seminar "Modeling of operating modes of electric power systems".
Representatives of the Yanka Kupala State University and Chuvash State University are expected to participate in scientific and educational events at the universities.
At the moment, the interaction is underway to develop a Cooperation Program for 2025-2026.
A research project has been implemented at Yanka Kupala State University
At a meeting with the deputy deans for scientific work at the university, a solemn presentation of certificates was held to participants of a research project entitled "Research of interpersonal emotional intelligence using innovative psychodiagnostic methods based on visual simulators." This project was carried out by scientists of the Department of Philosophy of the Pedagogical Faculty under the supervision of Professor, Doctor of Philosophy Snezhana Semernik.
Representatives of scientific organizations from the People's Republic of China participated in the implementation of the project. This event reflects the importance of international cooperation in the field of scientific research, and also highlights the importance of work aimed at studying emotional intelligence using innovative diagnostic methods.
Yanka Kupala State State University is an active participant in the international scientific and educational field. The University strives to develop international cooperation by participating in various projects and research with scientists and educational institutions around the world.
International cooperation allows the university to expand the horizons of its activities, introducing new ideas and approaches, and also promotes the establishment of long-term partnerships with educational institutions in various countries. This is important for improving education, scientific research and the training of highly qualified specialists who are able to work successfully in the global world.
Chinese New Year was celebrated in Yanka Kupala State University
Yanka Kupala State University is a large international family that values and respects the culture of different nations. And it has long been a good tradition to celebrate Chinese New Year. Everyone could join the celebration. We tell you what interesting things the organizers have prepared.
The start of the celebration was given by the grand opening of the event. The guests were addressed by Alexander Karevskiy, First Vice-rector of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University, who conveyed warm wishes from Rector Irina Kiturko and presented thanks to Daniil Kulikovskikh, a representative of the Yaotian Educational Center.
According to Liavontsi Paulau, Vice-rector for Academic Affairs, initially the Chinese New Year was celebrated within the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism, but now the celebration has acquired a university scale. This was facilitated by the desire of the students, as well as the opening of the Chinese-Belarusian Center for the implementation of the “Ban Mo (Ruben.Mozi) college” in the direction of “Preschool education”. This event was an important step in strengthening ties between Belarus and China in the field of education.
After the official opening of the festive events, master classes were held, which became guides to the world of oriental culture. The participants were able to touch the Chinese traditions and feel the subtle and elegant art of China. The guests of the festival received lessons in playing traditional Chinese instruments and experienced the motifs of great China.
No less interesting was the master class dedicated to paper cutting. In Chinese culture, this is a separate trend called jianzhi. This type of decorative and applied art is classified by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. The works are very different in complexity, the most skillful ones resemble lace. The guests were very happy to try their hand at this painstaking task.
An important part of Chinese culture is the tea ceremony, which has a history of several thousand years. A master class was also dedicated to her, which was conducted by representatives of the Yaotian Educational Center.
In addition, an exhibition of works by contest participants dedicated to the celebration of the Chinese New Year was organized in the lobby of the second floor. Here, the guests were able to see creative and original works reflecting the spirit of the holiday and the inspiration of the students.
The festive day ended with a bright concert prepared by Chinese students. The event became a bright chord of this eventful day. And this holiday took place thanks to the Center for Internationalization of Education, the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism and the Humanitarian College of the Yanka Kupala State University.
Kupalovtsy became the winners of the international competition of scientific papers
Students of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism improve their skills in developing research projects in the field of tourism business and sustainable tourism development.
It has already become a tradition for Kupala’s students to participate in the International Distance Research Competition "Sustainable Tourism Development", which was held for the seventh time by the Department of Marketing and the Institute for Digital Economy Research of the Karaganda University named after Academician E.A. Buketov.
The competition brought together teams from the CIS countries. To participate in the competition, the teams had to prepare a mind map in the 1st round, as well as arrange scientific work in the proposed areas.
Kupala University was represented by a team of 2nd year students of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism "KaLiDa_GRSU" consisting of Daria Shot, Elizabeth Budnik and Karina Marmysh. In the first round, they presented a mind map on sustainable rural development, and the work of the second round was devoted to tourist routes with elements of inclusivity. As a result, the team won in the "Creative approach" nomination.
Congratulations on winning the nomination and wish you further success!
Yanka Kupala State University hosted an online meeting with representatives of Gannan Pedagogical University
An online meeting with representatives of Gannan Pedagogical University was held on December 27. This event was a significant step in strengthening international cooperation in the field of education and science.
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Leonti Pavlov addressed the participants of the meeting with a welcoming speech. In his speech, he stressed the importance of establishing ties with foreign educational institutions and shared his vision for future cooperation. The Vice-Rector noted that such meetings open up new horizons for students and teachers, creating conditions for the exchange of experience and knowledge.
During the conversation, the focus was on current areas of cooperation between the two universities. One of the key topics was obtaining a bachelor's degree, which can be carried out within the framework of joint programs. The meeting participants discussed the possibility of creating one-year master's degree programs, which will allow students to deepen their knowledge and increase their competitiveness in the labor market.
The idea of summer master's and doctoral programs was also considered, which will provide a unique opportunity for participants of the educational project to immerse themselves in the learning process in a different cultural context. This will enrich their academic experience and allow them to establish useful international contacts. In addition, the exchange program became an important aspect of the discussion.
At the end of the meeting, representatives of both universities expressed hope for the continuation of a prodactive dialogue and the implementation of their plans. Such initiatives will not only strengthen ties between educational institutions, but also influence the development of educational systems in both countries, opening up new opportunities for students and teachers.
Prospects of cooperation: delegation of Namangan State Pedagogical Institute visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
On 2 December, the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosted a meeting with representatives of Namangan State Pedagogical Institute, Republic of Uzbekistan.
The delegation of Namangan State Pedagogical Institute was headed by Murodhon Rashidkhonovich Kodirkhonov, vice-rector for Research and Innovation. The delegation included Alisher Mukhammedovich Tursunpulatov, the head of the International Cooperation Department and teacher Elur Abdulhamidovich Abdulvokhidov. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen mutually beneficial relations and exchange experience in the field of education and science.
At the meeting, Yanka Kupala State University was represented by vice-rectors, deans and heads of structural units, who were ready to discuss the prospects of co-operation. Irina Kiturko, rector of GrSU named after Yanka Kupala, opened the event. In her welcoming speech she emphasised the importance of international cooperation in the modern educational space and noted that such meetings contribute to the exchange of knowledge and cultural enrichment.
The central topic of the meeting was the discussion of scientific co-operation, academic mobility of students and teachers, as well as joint scientific projects. The participants exchanged views on modern trends in education, discussed the possibilities of organizing joint conferences and seminars, as well as student exchange programs.
In conclusion, the parties expressed confidence that this is only the beginning of a long-term and productive cooperation that will benefit both Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and Namangan State Pedagogical Institute. The establishment of such partnerships opens new horizons for scientific and cultural exchange, which in turn will have a positive impact on the educational processes in both countries.
It should be noted that the First Belarusian-Uzbek Forum of Professional Education, which was held in Minsk from 29 April to 1 May, became a springboard for the formation of partnership relations between the universities. The main goal of the event was to strengthen co-operation between the two countries in training highly qualified specialists.
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The Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno hosts the creative meeting “Belarus – Crossroads of National Cultures”
On 29 November, the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno became the epicentre of the art of the peoples of the world.
For the sixth time already, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno welcomed representatives of various nationalities at the creative meeting “Belarus – Crossroads of National Cultures”.
The creative meeting was opened by Vice-Rector for Academic Work Leontiy Pavlov. In his speech he welcomed the guests, congratulated them on the opening of the favorite event, wished fruitful intercultural communication and excellent mood.
– It is gratifying that the creative meeting held at the Yanka Kupaka State University has become a platform for expanding intercultural dialogue. We started to organize contests within the framework of our event in a distant format in November. 20 works were submitted for the contest of video clips. The topics ranged from “My Belarusian History: How Belarus Changed My Life” to “Belarus in the Lens”, allowing participants to share unforgettable moments and personal experiences of life in Belarus. The essay contest was attended by 75 students, each of whom presented the peculiarities of their nation's culture. The results of the essay contest and the video contest will be announced today. In addition, the creative meeting will feature poems in different languages of the world, interactive round tables, games, a concert, and most importantly – the students will have an opportunity to get acquainted, make friends, talk about the cultural peculiarities of their country, – Leonty Pavlov said.
Representatives of Karshi State University, Irkutsk State University, Kokand State Pedagogical Institute named after Mukimi greeted the participants of the creative meeting in the online format.
This year more than 400 students – citizens of 21 countries are taking part in the multinational cultural dialogue: Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Morocco, Iraq, Myanmar, Syria, Kenya, Yemen, China, Maldives, Congo, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Ecuador.
The participants of the creative meeting represent 27 universities from Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and China. They include Belgorod State National Research University, Karshi State University, Irkutsk State University, Kokand State Pedagogical Institute named after Mukimi, Karaganda State University named after Buketov, Tajik National University and Xinjiang Normal University.
Today, within the framework of the event, students will demonstrate not only their creative abilities, but also their knowledge. The program includes an intellectual game “Brain-ring” and a fascinating game “Intercultural taboos”.
An interactive round table will allow one to immerse oneself in the traditions and culture of different countries. The range of topics is wide: from traditional games and entertainment to national symbols of happiness. The participants will show their oratorical skills at the recitation contest “My native land, how dear you are to me”, where they will hear the works in Belarusian or any other native language.
The final chord of this bright holiday will be the concert “Multivoiced National Cultures”.
The event was organised by the Education Internationalization Centre together with the GRSU named after Yanka Kupala foreign students' fraternities.
Let us remind you that the first interethnic student meeting was held in 2017 as part of the Republican Festival of creativity of foreign students “F.-ART.by”. Then representatives of three Grodno universities and BSU took part in the event. Every year the geography of participants expanded. And now the creative meeting has become an international event.
The creative meeting “Belarus – Crossroads of National Cultures” is held with the aim of developing intercultural interaction between students, fostering a tolerant personality in the multicultural environment of the university, increasing the interest of foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus, its traditions, history and culture.
Student of the Yanka Kupala State University became the silver medalist of the Final of the Professional Skills Championship “Professionals”
On 30 November the results of the finals of the Professional Skills Championship “Professionals” were summed up in St. Petersburg. A student of the Humanitarian College of the educational institution “Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno” performed well as a member of the team of the Republic of Belarus and won an award.
The closing ceremony of the Championship and awarding the winners took place in the SKA Arena Sports Palace. The event was organised by the Ministry of Education of Russia and the Government of St. Petersburg. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education. The events are supported by the Government of the Russian Federation.
This year representatives of 400 colleges from the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Armenia, the People's Republic of China and the Syrian Arab Republic took part in the project. These countries were most actively represented in the finals of the Championship “Professionals”.
Belarusian competitors fought for victory in 16 competencies of the international standings of the competition programme. According to the results of the competition Maria Pilipchik, a student of the Humanitarian College of the educational institution “Yanka Kupala StateUniversity of Grodno”, got a silver medal and the 2nd place in the international competition in the competency ‘Graphic Design’. Elena Prokopchik-Belyavskaya, a teacher, acted as an expert-mentor on the site.
It should be noted that the finals of the Championship “Professionals” has organised within the framework of the All-Russian Championship Movement in Professional Skills. The movement is aimed at developing the country's human resources potential, forming a community of young specialists in key industries, using modern technologies in the vocational education and training system taking into account the current demands of employers, achieving Russia’s technological sovereignty and economic stability.
Peculiarities of legal protection of historical memory and cultural heritage were discussed by lawyers in Grodno and Yekaterinburg
On 19 November an international round table “Legal means of protection of historical and cultural heritage and historical memory” took place. The event was organised by the Department of Civil Law and Process of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and the Departments of Civil Law, Civil Procedure, History of State and Law of The Ural State Law University named after V.F. Yakovlev (Yekaterinburg).
The round table was held in a face-to-face and distance format: the participants, including both teachers and students, discussed the system of legal means for the protection of cultural heritage and historical memory, taking into account the present day challenges and threats.
Professor of the Yanka Kupala State University, Head of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure, Doctor of Law Igor Martynenko presented a report-presentation “Legal protection of historical truth and memory of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, military-historical heritage”. The scientific report, rich in facts and practical examples, aroused great interest among the participants of the scientific event both in Russia and Belarus. The positive and unique experience of teaching the peculiarities of legal protection of historical and cultural heritage as a separate academic discipline—a practice implemented for many years at the GrSU named after Yanka Kupala and unmatched anywhere else in the CIS — was particularly highlighted.
International knowledge exchange: Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology in Ulaanbaatar
Olga Yanchurevich, Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology of the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, is undergoing an internship at the Institute of Industrial Technology of the National University of Mongolia of Science and Technology in Ulaanbaatar from 16 to 23 November under the cooperation agreement between the universities.
At the moment, possible options of cooperation in the field of scientific research and projects, joint publications and participation in conferences, as well as the implementation of joint educational programs and summer schools are being considered.
The internship involves active participation of the Dean of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology in the research and practical activities of the Institute of Industrial Technology. During this period she will get acquainted with advanced methods and technologies in the field of industrial ecology, biotechnology and other related fields, which will allow her to expand her professional outlook and apply new knowledge in the educational process of the GrSU named after Yanka Kupala.
Olga Viktorovna also visited the National University of Mongolia, which has a cooperation agreement with the Yanka Kupala State University, met with the administration and staff of the Mongolian State University of Agriculture, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Institute of Plant Protection and Institute of Botany at Mongolian Academy of Sciences.
This type of academic mobility helps to strengthen international ties in research and education, contributes to enriching the educational program of the Faculty of Biology and Ecology as well as to improving the level of students' training.
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