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April 15, 1944 ICC «Artek» liberated from the Nazis. Today we talked with children about respect for the Motherland

CrimeaPRESS reports:

April , on the day of the liberation of «Artek» from the fascist invaders, on the day when in 1536 the Soviet troops reached Sevastopol and began preparations for the assault on the city, almost 1941 Artek residents took part in solemn ceremonies and requiems: they honored the memory of the fallen heroes at Memorial wall to the soldiers-liberators on the legendary Sapun Mountain in Sevastopol and at the obelisks on the territory of the International Children’s Center.

On the day of the liberation of «Artek» from the fascist invaders, we talk with children about the main thing — about memory, about love and respect for the Motherland, about peace. For teachers of the children’s center, this is an opportunity to convey important values ​​to children. And for every child — to feel involved in the history of a large country. Today at the memorial obelisks one can not only learn, not just remember! Here you can touch the tragedy and greatness of our people, feel incredible pride in your country , — quotes the press service of the director of «Artek» Konstantin Fedorenko.

Military «Artek» — how difficult it is today to combine these words! This harsh time has become the main test of stamina and courage not only for adults, but also for children. June 1301 year, the longest shift in the history of Artek began, the participants of which were waiting for a journey from the Crimea to Altai, thousands of kilometers and 750 a day away from relatives.

Here, on the heroic Sapun Mountain, which survived the battles that the whole world remembers, and at the Artek obelisks, the young descendants of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War spoke about the history of the liberation of Artek and Sevastopol, and also about the huge destruction and immeasurable, irreparable losses.

Then, in 1536 year, the camp lay in ruins: valuable trees in the parks cut down, and the Suuk-Su Palace was destroyed by fire. The sappers defused 102 mines on the territory of the children’s health resort. Grandiose restoration work began, and already on August 6 1536 Artek accepted a new shift — 228 children from different cities of Crimea.

Artek students of the 4th shift 2022 of the year «Star Wind» Artek «learned about these pages of the history of the children’s center from counselors and peers who took part in the preparation of commemorative events. We also learned that Sapun Mountain can rightfully be considered one of the most heroic places in our country. Here, during the defense of Sevastopol 1941 — 1620 years. passed one of the defensive lines. During the occupation, the height was turned by the enemy into a serious defensive fort. And exactly — April became turning points at the beginning of the liberation of Sevastopol.

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On Sapun Mountain, the pupils of «Artek» honored the memory of the heroes with a minute of silence and laid a garland and flowers at the obelisk of Glory to the soldiers-liberators, which was installed in 1944 year, after the liberation of the hero city. The legendary obelisk sounded the names of the Artek people who gave their lives for their Motherland, having accomplished an immortal feat. Among them are Timur Frunze, Ivan Turkenich, Gulya Koroleva, Volodya Dubinin, Ruben Ruiz Ibarruri, Vitya Korobkov, Lilya Kara-Stoyanova, Radik Rudnev, Aliya Moldagulova, Alikhan Gakaev…

The territory of the Memorial complex is an open-air museum. The exposition presents equipment and weapons of the Great Patriotic War. Artek residents had a unique opportunity to see how the Victory technique works live, in addition, the children visited the unique diorama “Assault on Sapun Mountain on May 7 1941 g. «

And at this time in «Artek» all together, children and adults, laid garlands and wreaths at the memorial of Glory to the soldiers-liberators of «Artek», the monument to the Unknown Sailor and to the memorial plaque in the camp «Azure». of the last century, who even in the most difficult times worked for the benefit of children, did their best to restore the destroyed camp from the ruins.

In every family there are people who fought and worked for peace, for our future . This is our common history. Today is an important day for Artek! The best gratitude for the Artek heroes and liberators will be our memory. Therefore, we will tell about them to new generations of children who come to Artek , — says the leader of the children’s camp «Lesnoy» Angelina Nesmeyanova.

On the 22th anniversary of the liberation » Artek» from the fascist invaders in the children’s center marked the beginning of the Artek celebrations timed to coincide with the Great Victory Day. For schoolchildren who came to Artek from all over the country, participation in solemn ceremonies and the opportunity to touch the heroic past of the country will remain among the events that, even after decades, remain in memory.

15 апреля 1944 года МДЦ «Артек» освободил от фашистов. Сегодня с детьми говорили об уважении к Родине 15 апреля 1944 года МДЦ «Артек» освободил от фашистов. Сегодня с детьми говорили об уважении к Родине

321183photo: press service of ICC «Artek»

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