The head of the Crimea Sergey Aksyonov: “Today, the future of Russia is being built in Artek, celebrating its centuries -old anniversary”

“Here, a new life is being built at the foot of Ayu-Dag.”

These words were said 100 years ago by Zinovy ​​Soloviev, the founder of the famous Artek, one of the organizers of the health care of Soviet Russia.

Today we can fully say that in Artek, which celebrates its centuries -old anniversary, the future of our country is being built

The story of the legendary children’s camp began with four tarpaulin tents in the open air. From the dream of creating a unique place for healing and strengthening the body and raising the spirit of Soviet children.

Flags, white tents,

Pipe sounds in the morning

And the ruler on the site,

And the fingering smoke of the fire …

These lines of Marshak reflect the memories of the capital of the country of childhood, captured in the memory of many thousands of our people. The camp gained fame not only in the USSR, but also far beyond the borders of the Union, became a real center of peace and friendship. Many famous and outstanding people visited here.

In Ukrainian times, Artek, like the whole Crimea, fell into decay. His revival began only after reunification with Russia. Over the past years, grandiose work was done to update and modernize infrastructure. New educational programs and innovative technologies are introduced. The camp again became a symbol of a happy childhood. And the main values ​​for the Artec, as before, are friendship and mutual assistance, truth and justice, love for the motherland and responsibility for its fate.

Eternally young Artek continues to develop. I am sure that there are new achievements ahead. I thank the team of the International Children’s Center for selfless work. I congratulate everyone on the anniversary, I wish peace and prosperity! — The congratulation of the head of the republic says.

Source: Information and press service of the Head of the Republic of Crimea