The traditional water voyage “The Road to the Ocean” with the participation of young sailors began at the main pier of the World Ocean Museum in Kaliningrad, the press service of the government of the region of Kaliningrad reported on June 17 on the official Internet. Kaliningrad. portal.
The “Road to the Ocean” water excursion is being held for the eighteenth time and will break a record number of participants: more than 120 people on 15 rowing yachts. Crews of young sailors will have to travel about 160 kilometers of waterways on yachts and get acquainted with the historical and landscape complexes of the Gvardeisky and Polessky regions. Cultural programs are offered at stops along the walk.
This year the event is dedicated to memorable dates in the history of the Fatherland and the World Ocean Museum. In 2024, the 85th anniversary of the ship “Vityaz”, which docked at the museum 30 years ago, will be celebrated. The ship “Cosmonaut Viktor Patsayev” celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of Yuri Gagarin and the 90th anniversary of Alexei Leonov.
Cadets from the Kaliningrad branches of the Military Scientific and Educational Center of the Navy and the Nakhimov School, students of the IKBFU Immanuel Kant, cadets of the Fisheries School, cadets of the St. Andrew Naval Cadet Corps, the first call, students of the schools of Pionersky, Polessk, the village of Ozerki, members of the association of the World Ocean Museum club “Young Sailor”, members of the Tula Russian Geographical Society, a team of members of the military club- patriotic letter of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus “Courage”.
“The goal of this walk is to unite young people, give them the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn something new and become familiar with the history and culture of our maritime region. It is very important that the boys do maritime practices and learn to work as a team during a sea voyage.” — noted the Minister of Education of the Kaliningrad region, Svetlana Truseneva.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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