The team of the project "Pearl necklace of Holy Russia" visited Pskov

Students of branch of national research UNIVERSITY "MPEI" in Smolensk continue to participate in the project of the Smolensk diocese youth development cultural-cognitive tourism. May 28-29 trip of the project team in the Pskov land. Except Pskov, the participants visited the ancient Russian town Izborsk, as well as one of the major shrines of Russia – Svyato-Uspenskiy Pskovo-Pecherskiy monastery. The children also visited the Church of St. Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky and received a blessing from the Abbot of the Temple Archpriest Oleg Teor. They learned about the contribution of Archpriest Oleg and his helpers in the cause of perpetuating the memory of Russian paratroopers, in different years, fought in the hot spots.

The project team visited the main sights and shrines of the city of Pskov, including the Pskov Kremlin, Dovmontov town, a monument to the Holy equal to the apostles Princess Olga, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the monument to the heroes of the book by Alexander Kaverin "Two captains" and several others.

Despite the vagaries of the weather, the trip gave the project participants a lot of bright and unforgettable impressions. "Hurrah! In fact, the more we travel, the further away the excitement and there is an urgent desire to tell all about what the city is beautiful. Pskov was very inspiring to his audience. An amazing city! First he impressed us with its pouring rain, and then warmth and genuine interest with which we met there!" – wrote in a group project in social networks one of the participants.

Presentation of the project took place in Pskov state University. The project was presented by the students of the Smolensk Orthodox Theological Seminary deacon M. Kostyukov and A. Pokatov and student SGII J., Kamianka. Participation in the project of Smolensk Universities have told their representatives, members of the project team, including A. Novikova, a student of the branch of "national research UNIVERSITY "MPEI" in Smolensk (gr. ES-17). The presentation aroused keen interest of students Pskovo present at the meeting. Because Pskov is as old and unique city like Smolensk, with its rich history. Representatives Pskovo gladly supported the idea of development of youth tourism, expressed their proposals for development of the project, expressed a desire to participate in the establishment of a tourist case of the city of Pskov.

The project "Pearl necklace of Holy Russia" is supported by the Presidential grants.

Released new video of Polotsk:

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