Priest Georgy Kozak blessed young Cossack children in kindergartentranslated

On the eve of the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, October 13, 2026, at the invitation of the administration of the Krasnodar Municipal Educational Institution "Center - Kindergarten No. 102", the rector of the Church of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth, Archpriest Georgy Kozak, attended the solemn initiation of preschool children into Cossacks.

Representatives of the farm Cossack society “Old Kuban” also became honorary guests of the holiday: Cossack mentor Dmitry Mikhailovich Vorobyov and Cossack Evgeny Vladimirovich Okunev. Their presence and parting words emphasized the special importance of this event for the students, their parents and teachers.

The solemn event was opened by teachers of the preschool educational organization. The ensemble of spoon-players “Uslada” performed the song “Oh, yes Krasnodar region”.

Young Cossack children delighted the guests with folk songs and poems. In traditional Cossack games, the guys demonstrated dexterity, daring and a real Cossack spirit. For parents, children and teachers prepared a video quiz on the topic “Life of the Cossacks.”

The initiation ceremony itself was especially solemn. The guys made the promise of young Cossacks to the Cossack mentor, after which each child received a personalized certificate. In front of everyone...