Sergey Kolpakov and Alena Moskalu from the Republic of Crimea are the holders of the main artican award

Krympress reports:

In the International Children’s Center, 8 shifts «Artek» are completed by friends. » Its participants were more than three thousand children from all regions of Russia, as well as 66 foreign countries, including 417 schoolchildren from the Southern Federal District, including 200 children from the Republic of Crimea. On a farewell evening, the guys made a trip to the fairy -tale world of “Bremen musicians” on the “counselor” of the “counselor”.

We spent 21 days with you. This is a little Artek life. We made friends. You have friends from 67 countries. We will have to part, but when you leave home, be sure to remember Artek, your friends and what you have learned here— the director of the International Children’s Center Konstantin Fedorenko addressed the Artekovites.

The festive evening united articists of different generations — those who worked and studied here in past years, and those who have just begun their own path today. The Artek people warmly recalled their shifts and shared their impressions.

I was at Artek in 1980. Today we came here with a friend, whom we met at Artek and are still friends. My shift was also international. A lot of bright memories. Now they saw Artek, he has incredibly transformed. We did not even recognize our buildings. We are very impressed— said Raisa Nesterenko from Volgograd.

On a farewell evening, the participants in the international shift plunged into the amazing history of “Bremen musicians”. The cartoon beloved by generations was released in 1969, and in 1973 the whole country saw its continuation — «in the wake of Bremen musicians.» After 40 years, these cartoons are also loved by adults and children, and the songs “Cerens of Trubadura”, “The Stars of the Continents”, “Song of Friends” and other compositions are familiar to everyone. Now the heroes of the famous “Bremen musicians” “came to life” on the Artek stage. The children saw the troubadour, the king, the princess and other characters, carefully monitored the development of the plot. The play was taken by counselors, employees of various structural divisions, articists 8 shifts and even chiefs of children’s camps.

The Arteks carefully followed the events and sincerely rejoiced for the main characters and their friends. Favorite songs, light and musical design, beautiful dances and, of course, the happy completion of a good fairy tale — all this gave the most vivid emotions to young spectators. At the end of the performance, more than 3,000 children from different countries performed the famous “Friends of Friends”.

The guys greeted the famous singer Nadezhda Babkin with loud applause. She performed a song dedicated to Russia, and also turned to the guys with a parting word:

As a child, I dreamed of visiting Artek, but this did not happen. But I am here already at more adulthood. I really like what this state is in the state. The children of their different countries come here. And this is fine, because here the world is injected, understanding of each other. Today you are children. Tomorrow you will move your countries forward. I sincerely congratulate everyone on the century «Artek».

The articists-representatives of 67 member countries of the 8th shift at Artek entered the stage. More than 3,000 children greeted their friends. For a shift, the International Children’s Center has become a real home for foreign children.

By tradition, the winners of the Star of Artek contest were awarded at the ceremony. In the 8th shift of 2025, the owners of the sign of public calling were: Denis Litvinov, the city of Samara (d/l «cypress»); Sergey Bobylev, Krasnodar Territory (D/L “Azure”); Artem Busygin, Irkutsk region (d/l “forest”); Matvey Kochergin, Omsk (d/l «sea»); Sergey Kolpakov, the Republic of Crimea (d/l «Ozerny»); Arthur Chernykh, Republic of Bashkortostan (d/l “field”); Alena Moskalu, the Republic of Crimea (d/l «river»); Svetlana Gorbunova, city of Moscow (d/l «Khrustalny); Vadim Yeskov, Nizhny Novgorod region (d/l «Amber»).

Sixteen -year -old Sergei Kolpakov from Simferopol (Republic of Crimea) held a change in the d/l “Ozerny”.

This is not the first time I am at Artek. This year I earned a ticket for merits in my studies. I am the winner and winner of many research contests of the All-Russian and Republican level, as well as an active participant in Olympiad. Most of all, I learned to value time for a shift. He developed the strength of the spirit and knowledge of languages, because we had an international shift. He learned to understand, and also improved his leadership abilities and support skills. I was in the sea detachment. It was here that he felt a real sea family. Then I hardened my character and, of course, learned to row, knit nodes, pull the ropes, learned the flag semaphore alphabet. He became the «star of Artek» for daily long work, for two years he invested his strength into his main attraction — a game on the guitar. He showed a master class on writing a song on a guitar with text, drums and a melody. I was very helped by perseverance, readiness and ability to work in a team, leadership qualities and charisma. The most remembered for the Author competitions, specialized classes, competitions. For this shift, Artek became my home, and the detachment became my own family. I wish everyone not to give up and go directly to the goal, despite all the obstacles. I wish everyone to visit Artek at least once, because only here you can feel such a special atmosphere. And the main thing is to remember that the artican today is an artecoat always— said Artekovets.

Fifteen -year -old Alena Muscovites from Simferopol (Republic of Crimea) conducted a change in the d/l “river”.

This is not the first time in Artek. I received a ticket for personal achievements, such as the World Cup and the Russian Championship. In a specialized tourist detachment, she learned to knit nodes. Within the framework of the contest «Star Artek» showed a dance number. Charisma, determination and self -confidence helped to win the competition. Most of all, the shift remembered such events as sea extravaganza, the festival of the peoples of the world and sports competitions «Sportlandia». “Artek” for me became the second family and the place in which I want to return again. It is important to believe in yourself and your abilities! And you will definitely succeed— said Alena.

8 The shift at Artek was very interesting and saturated. The guys are sure that they will remember her for life. At the end of the closing ceremony, the guys said goodbye to the children’s center, and the boys gave the girls roses as a sign of friendship.

Source: Press Service of the MDC «Artek»

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