Chess, pies and airball: how Loshitsky Park became the center of the holiday in Leninsky

Loshitsky Park and the Loshitsky complex on September 12 became the center of the celebration of the City Day in the Leninsky district. Here you can try on a national costume, play chess, try yourself in shooting in an interactive dash, ride an ATV and even learn to provide first aid, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

At the entrance, visitors are met by representatives of the Mayak Center for Additional Education of Children and Youth. They offer to take memorable photos, take part in interactive games, sports relays and puzzles. One of the activities was a great quest for the knowledge of Minsk.

Great interest among the guests of the holiday was caused by the chess platform. To fight behind the board decided not only children, but also adults, including representatives of the older generation. For young visitors, master classes on aquagrim, modeling and beading were organized.

Their activities were prepared by the traffic police and the Department of protection. The venues feature board games, quizzes, as well as a photo zone with a service car.

- Here are special equipment, equipment, service vehicles. Children enjoy taking pictures. For the youngest organized riding in a children's car. You can take photos with official vehicles, turn on a special loudspeaking signal - everything that causes interest among children. In addition, the traffic police remind children about the rules of road safety and tell how to behave on the road. We suggest that older children think about the future profession of a police officer, said Deputy Head of the Leninsky (Minsk) Department of the Department of Protection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant Colonel of the police Alexei Ivanenko.

On the BRSM site guests are waiting for board games, contests and memorable prizes.

- We can play table bowling, collect a mosaic map and take part in other games. Residents can also get a free balloon. For participation and victory in competitions prepared memorable prizes: pencils, pens, markers and other stationery. Today we are approached by children of different ages. The youngest is three years old, said Nikita Shaikovsky, chief specialist of the BRSM Leninsky district.

He also congratulated the capital on the holiday:

- I wish Minsk to remain such a cool and cool city. More victories, positive and active youth!

At the Minsk City Technopark, guests get acquainted with Belarusian developments in the fields of science and robotics, participate in quizzes and competitions.

The Belarusian Red Cross also operates. Volunteers talk about the activities of the organization, demonstrate first aid techniques and teach the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

- It's a busy holiday. There are many different entertainments and games, so everyone can find something to like. I watched the exhibitions, got acquainted with different venues with interest, and the children took part in the competitions with pleasure, Sergey said.

On the main square of the park, a concert program with the participation of Belarusian pop artists takes place throughout the day. In addition, guests are waiting for the district festival "Woman in Creativity", contests of autumn bouquets and pies "Recept Pa-Belarusku", sports competitions for the whole family, interactive venues and attractions.

In addition, in the historical and cultural complex "Loshitsky" is a patriotic action "Shoulder to shoulder".

The square presents exhibitions of competitive works of educational institutions of the district “With love for women”.

In the historical and cultural complex "Loshytsky" guests of the holiday were also able to get acquainted with the interactive platforms of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Here are samples of weapons and equipment, equipment, sports activities and modern technologies.

- All of our points are combined into one common interactive zone. We try quite often to organize such venues at significant events – May 9, Independence Day and other holidays. This allows not only to entertain people, but also to show that the service can be interesting. Here you can learn a lot of new things, see modern technologies, said the deputy commander of the 4th infantry battalion of military unit 5448 for ideological work, captain Nikita Soroka.

On the sports ground, those who wish can try their hand in various exercises: lifting weights, pushing and jerking, pull-ups, exercises from the lying position, as well as in elements of hand-to-hand combat. The safety of participants is monitored by professional instructors. The section is especially popular among children, including girls.

Visitors are also shown samples of modern weapons, uniforms and camouflage, which are used in the internal troops.

A separate platform is dedicated to unmanned aerial vehicles. There is an interactive simulator with a control panel, similar to the one used to control a real drone.

- You can try flying and see how to operate a drone. Children really like this platform, said N. Soroka.

Another point is devoted to military training. Those who wish can try to fulfill the standards for disassembling and assembling a Kalashnikov assault rifle and a Makarov pistol.

Next are samples of weapons from the Great Patriotic War. According to the organizers, this site is very popular with visitors and allows you to touch the history.

Two dashes are working. The interactive uses a computer simulator with a model of weapons, which in its weight and size characteristics corresponds to a combat model. The shot is made by a laser, and the system captures the hit and shows it on the screen.

- We often use such platforms in our work with military-patriotic clubs. They help the children to gain the necessary skills, which can then be applied in competitions. Our pupils regularly participate in them and show good results, Soroka said.

The second shooting range is airball. There is a classic airball drive and targets. Participants can check their accuracy, and take the favorite target as a souvenir.

The site also presents modern models of equipment used by the internal troops. Children can ride a quad bike accompanied by a driver or take memorable photos.

- We came here as a family. The children liked the technique and interactive shooting. It is very great that at the holiday you can not only listen to music and have a snack, but also try something new, said Anastasia.

At the festival there are also craft rows. Visitors can purchase jewelry, wood products, homemade products and honey.

The festive program in Loshitsky Park will last until 20:00.

Photo by Diana Shabala