The future young guides of the National Centre RUSSIA have chosen the themes for their first tours

At the latest session of the School of Young Tour Guides at the National Centre RUSSIA, schoolchildren who had already mastered the basics of being a guide visited the "Journey Across Russia" exposition. They chose the federal districts of the country, which they will soon present to the visitors of the exhibition. The future guides were accompanied by their instructors, National Centre RUSSIA guides Irina Alexeyeva, Dmitry Mikhalev, Yevgeny Artemenkov, and Yekaterina Klygina.

The "Journey Across Russia" exposition is divided into eight thematic zones, corresponding to the eight federal districts of the country. Over the next week, the children will carefully study and memorize information about the selected district to present it to the exhibition visitors. The students also had a creative task from the instructors. 

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"We want you to add something interesting and personal to the information you receive from us. Do you remember how during the Far Eastern Federal District exposition you were told about the marine vessels built at the Zvezda shipbuilding complex, their sizes, and what they transport? But, for example, when I studied these tankers on my own, I found out that each of them is named after great people who contributed to this federal district, or named after iconic places in it — for example, the tankers 'Valentin Pikul,' 'Ivan Aivazovsky,' and 'Ocean Avenue.' Why not suggest that the new tanker be named 'National Centre RUSSIA'? This is something you could add during your tour," addressed Irina Alexeyeva, Senior Guide at the National Centre RUSSIA, to her future young colleagues. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The School of Young Tour Guides project started at the National Centre RUSSIA on February 1. It is a continuation of the tradition established at the International RUSSIA EXPO. The classes are attended by schoolchildren from Moscow and the Moscow region, aged 9 to 17. They immerse themselves in the world of history, art, nature, and technology, get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the country, and practice speech techniques and public speaking skills. Upon completing the course, the young guides will introduce guests of the National Centre RUSSIA to the expositions on the site. The first independent tour of the "Journey Across Russia" exposition will be led by the future guides at the beginning of April.