Ipatov: Youth should appreciate what has been achieved by previous generations and continue these traditions

The younger generation should appreciate what previous generations have achieved and continue these glorious traditions. This is the essence of the upcoming festival “Youth for the Union State”, which will be held in Mogilev from 7 to 11 October. This opinion was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union of Belarus and Russia Vadim Ipatov during a meeting of the organizing committee in Mogilev, dedicated to the preparation for the festival.

Last year, the format of the festival, which was also held in Mogilev, was changed. At that time, a very important element was introduced: the historical, patriotic part. This gave the festival a completely different perspective, Vadim Ipatov stressed:

- Therefore, we are following a certain proven track, but we are bringing new elements related to defining the essence of the conversation that will be held at this historic forum. The three sections will discuss our foundations that allow us to move forward into our future, defeating all the threats and challenges that exist around us. This is what the discussion of genetic code, challenges and threats around our countries is aimed at. The initiative to adopt relevant youth statements has also proved itself well. There are already proposals, the organizing committee is working on them. The essence of these statements is changing, but their purpose is the same: the younger generation should appreciate what was achieved by previous generations and continue these glorious traditions.

Traditionally, participants of the forum, which this year will be held under the name “Memory”. Choice. Responsibility will meet with deputies of the Parliamentary Assembly, members of the Youth Chamber at the Parliamentary Assembly, leaders of youth organizations and movements. In addition, youth interactive zones will be involved, dance evenings, flash mobs and other events will be planned.

The task of the festival, Vadim Ipatov believes, is to use the developments that we have. In addition, it is a continuation of the main state positions that come from the leaders of Belarus and Russia:

- Recently, the Head of State met with young people at the republican forum, and, of course, all the messages that were voiced there regarding our history and future generations will be used both in the historical part and in the creative part. In addition, our festival is based on high creative potential, on our Slavic traditions and art. Participants of the festival are seriously selected. Today we arrived in Mogilev to hold the last meeting of the organizing committee, which is based on previous decisions. We are using the potential of our cultural workers from both the Belarusian and Russian sides.

The festival is held in order to educate and civilize the youth of Belarus and Russia, preserve and develop cultural potential, promote the realization of creative abilities and harmonious development of the individual, identify and support gifted creative youth of the two countries. Historical memory, creativity and work. Themes of the festival “Youth for the Union State” in Mogilev