Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –
Activists of the military-historical club “Our Polytechnic” continue the traditions of patriotic education, actively participating in events dedicated to the memory of the Great Patriotic War. In June, students attended several festivals that became a vivid example of unity and respect for the feat of our ancestors.
The journey into history began with a trip to Yelets, where a major military history festival was held from June 12 to 14. The program of the event included many events – from a flower-laying ceremony to a visit to the military glory museum.
At numerous interactive exhibitions, guests were able to see authentic wartime items. The authentic Red Army camp in the Rusborg fortress was especially impressive. The children spent the night in field conditions, using real raincoats, which helped them feel the atmosphere of wartime.
The culmination of the festival was the reconstruction of the famous battle for the Terbunsky line, which took place on July 6, 1942. More than a hundred reenactors, armored vehicles and cavalry took part in the recreation of historical events.
The next stop on the trip was Brest, where the 13th military-historical festival “June 22 Brest Fortress” was held. For the polytechnics, this is already a traditional event – they have been participating in it for eight years. The students visited battle sites and lived in conditions close to those of that time.
The Brest festival program included the opening ceremony of the monument to border guards at the Northern Gate of the Brest Fortress, a ceremonial march in the 1941 uniform to the sounds of a military orchestra, a theatrical performance “The Last Peaceful Day”, laying flowers at the Eternal Flame and a detailed reconstruction of the events of the beginning of the war. Military history clubs from Russia, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland took part in this reconstruction. A tank, an armored car, cars, motorcycles, an An-2 plane, cavalry and pyrotechnics were used. More than 10 thousand people became spectators.
Activists of the VIC “Our Polytech” believe that such events are not just an entertaining spectacle, but an important contribution to preserving historical memory and strengthening the connection between generations. By participating in them, students try to cultivate respect for the heroic past of the country and the people in their peers.
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