Metropolitan Evgeny took part in the opening of the VIII Eurasian Forum of Cossack Youth “Cossack Unity”translated

Today, November 15, 2026, at the end of the Divine Liturgy at the Church-Monument on the Blood, the grand opening of the VIII Eurasian Forum of Cossack Youth “Cossack Unity” took place in the conference hall of the church. The event opened with a joint performance of the Russian Anthem.

The forum participants were greeted by Metropolitan of Yekaterinburg and Verkhoturye Evgeniy and Ataman of the All-Russian Cossack Society Vitaly Vladimirovich Kuznetsov (online).

The executive secretary of the Synodal Committee of the Russian Orthodox Church for interaction with the Cossacks, Priest Timofey Chaikin, announced the greeting of the head of the department, Metropolitan Kirill of Stavropol and Nevinnomyssk.

The ataman of the Orenburg Military Cossack Society, Igor Anatolyevich Tsyganov, also addressed the Forum participants with a welcoming speech.

Let us remind you that the VIII Eurasian Forum of Cossack Youth “Cossack Unity” continues the tradition of large youth platforms that unite young Cossacks from Russia and other countries. The forum is held as part of systematic work to preserve and develop Cossack culture, patriotic education and involve youth in socially significant activities.

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