The First Rally of School Rescue Squads of the Russian Student Rescue Corps opened at the Exposition

The Russian Student Rescue Corps is one of the largest student volunteer organizations in the Russian Federation. It was founded on April 22, 2001 on the initiative of Sergei Shoigu, Minister of Emergency Situations of Russia at that time. The opening ceremony of the First Rally of School Rescue Squads of the RSRC at the Exposition was held on April 25.

"I am pleased to welcome you to the RUSSIA EXPO, where for the next two days we will discuss important aspects of the development of school rescue squads. This joint work will be a landmark moment in shaping the future for rescue work in the capital," Evgeny Kozeyev, member of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, head of the Russian Student Rescue Corps, addressed the participants of the Rally in his welcoming speech.

He noted that the participants of the Rally have a difficult but important task - to build a dialog of generations, which will be the starting point for the development of school rescue squads across Russia.

"Your ideas, enthusiasm and commitment to safety are the key elements that I am sure will make this Rally productive and inspiring," added Evgeny Kozeyev.

During two days, the participants of the First Rally of School Rescue Squads at the RUSSIA EXPO are expected to attend masterclasses, competitions and discussions devoted to rescue and development of safety culture among schoolchildren. The main speakers and presenters of the program will be representatives of the Russian Student Rescue Corps, the Committee of Public Relations, Youth Policy of Moscow, the Russian public and state movement "Movement of the First".

"Let this Rally become not only a place of learning, but also a place of inspiration and new acquaintances. Let us together create a future in which every school rescue squad will serve as an example in ensuring the safety of our families and society. May these days be filled with new knowledge, bright impressions and friendships. We wish you, dear participants, fruitful work, and let your contribution to the development of rescue work inspire you on your life's journey!" emphasized Evgeny Kozeyev.

The opening ceremony of the Rally ended with the hoisting of the flag of the Russian Federation and the singing of the Russian anthem.