Members of the society of blind NAO increased financial literacy

On the International Day of the Blind, the Nenets local organization of the All-Russian Society of the Blind held an educational event. The participants not only discussed the possibilities of people with disabilities, but also increased their financial literacy, as well as got acquainted with a fascinating collection of antique coins.

The financial quiz was conducted by an employee of the Department of Finance. During the game, participants refreshed their knowledge of financial terms, types of modern money, discussed current fraudulent schemes and ways to protect against them. Not without creative tasks: riddles, proverbs, as well as favorite heroes of fairy tales and Soviet films helped to consolidate the material in a playful form.

The quiz brought together both visually impaired and blind members of society who demonstrated impressive erudition and speed of thinking. The leaders of the quiz were Elena Samylova, Larisa Mikheeva and Andrei Evfremov. The latter pleasantly surprised everyone with a deep knowledge of Soviet cinema and fairy-tale characters. All participants received souvenirs.

Of particular interest was the exhibition of antique coins from the family collection of one of the members of the society. Participants learned about the history of copper money of the era of Catherine II, Alexander I and Nicholas II, as well as about silver and silver Soviet coins. The topics of their purchasing power in different times were touched upon, as well as curious facts about fraud in the XVIII century, when the death penalty was imposed for counterfeiting banknotes.

A touching note was the speech of the head of the local organization VOS Marina Govsha, who shared the story of an ancient gold coin, passed to her by inheritance.

It is noteworthy that some participants of the event have extensive experience in the financial sector. Alexander Efimovich Kanev shared his memories of collection in a large Arkhangelsk bank, Tatiana Pavlovna Korzova about her career as an economist.

The meeting ended in a warm and friendly atmosphere over a cup of tea, which facilitates live communication and exchange of views.