Schoolchildren from Mariupol will be able to learn new professions in Petersburg. The beginning of the third session at Camp Friendly, where 400 children will relax until July 21, was announced on July 15 by Petersburg city hall’s press service.

“We will tell them about the opportunities that our vast country, including Petersburg, has to offer. We will make sure to take care of the health of our young guests and provide treatment if necessary,” said [Petersburg governor] Alexander Beglov.

The camp’s theme is “Childtown: Territory of Masters.” The children will have the opportunity to try their hand at such professions such as blogger, actor, artist, and architect.

The classes will be taught by teachers from School No. 47 and School No. 261 in Petersburg. Students from Nekrasov Pedagogical College No. 1 will serve as camp counselors.

On June 1, 2022, St. Petersburg and Mariupol became sister cities. Since then, Petersburg city hall has has been actively involved in restoring the city, which was destroyed during the special military operation.

Source: “Petersburg teachers to teach Mariupol schoolchildren blogging and acting,” MR7.ru, 15 July 2023. Translated by the Russian Reader