Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
“Russia will be strong, sovereign, prosperous, and peaceful in the next 100 years,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko as he greeted the participants of the ceremonial assembly dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Artek. A capsule containing wishes for future generations was laid there. It is expected to be opened in 100 years, in 2125.
The event itself took place in the children’s camp “Morskoy” – where 100 years ago the history of the legendary “Artek” began with four canvas tents. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, the director of the International Children’s Center “Artek” Konstantin Fedorenko and the Artek children themselves.
The flags of the Russian Federation, the International Children’s Center and the Morskoy children’s camp were ceremoniously raised on the bonfire square. Young Artek children – Yaroslav Lutsenko from St. Petersburg and Rostislav Fomenko from Voronezh – together with Dmitry Chernyshenko and Sergey Kravtsov closed and laid a capsule with a message to the future.
The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Artek on its 100th anniversary and thanked the staff for creating unique conditions and technologies for recreation, education and upbringing.
“We are now looking to the future. We are confident that Russia will be strong, sovereign, prosperous, and peaceful in the next 100 years. To achieve this, we must work hard. Here, in Artek, all the conditions have been created for this. Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has set a national goal of creating conditions for the development of your talents and abilities. You must take full advantage of the unique opportunity that has been given to you so that you grow up kind, patriotic, hardworking, exactly the way your homeland, your family, and your country need you to be,” said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov joined in congratulating Artek.
“Today we celebrate 100 years of our International Children’s Center “Artek”. On June 16, 1925, the first assembly took place here and children from all over the country, just like you, were there. Today, with your work and talent, you have earned a ticket to “Artek”. Our country does everything to make you happy, successful and confidently move forward. Dear children, counselors, all employees of “Artek”, I want to congratulate you on the holiday. “Artek” is developing, branches are operating in Berdyansk and Sevastopol. I am sure that in 100 years it will also be the best international children’s center, a real city of childhood”, – Sergey Kravtsov addressed the participants of the ceremony.
Congratulating the young participants of the holiday, the director of the International Children’s Center “Artek” Konstantin Fedorenko noted that over the century-long history of the camp, his family has become not just large, but huge – more than 1.8 million Artek children. He emphasized that the birthday of “Artek” is also a holiday of love and respect for the Motherland:
“The present and future of Russia depend on all of us, on our common achievements! I am sure that you will leave Artek with the confidence that you can make this world a better place. It is you, purposeful, focused on achievements, who will set and solve the tasks that will lead Russia to a successful future. Let your talents, creativity, and initiatives make our country even better!”
In total, more than 3 thousand children from all regions of Russia and 29 foreign countries gathered at the 9 campfire sites of the International Children’s Center “Artek”.
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