The traditional XI “Heroic Games” took place on the territory of the Church of the Holy Martyr John the Warrior in Novoberezovskytranslated

With the blessing of the rector of the parish, Priest Kirill Kuzovnikov, on November 8, 2026, on the territory of the Church of the Holy Martyr John the Warrior in the city of Novoberezovsky, the traditional XI “Heroic Games” were held, dedicated to the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica.

Students from 11 schools in Berezovsky and Yekaterinburg took part in the sports festival. 11 sports tests were prepared for the children, aimed at testing strength, speed, endurance and the ability to work in a team. The students had to demonstrate dexterity, endurance and true team spirit in overcoming the proposed tasks.

The organization of the event was attended by the personnel of the Ural Institute of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the spiritual mentor of the institute is the rector of the Church in the name of the Holy Martyr John the Warrior, Priest Kirill Kuzovnikov, and the search team “Malachite” of the Ural Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

The squad members introduced the competition participants to the squad’s museum exhibition and conducted practical training on the basics of using a metal detector. The exhibited artifacts and work with search equipment aroused great interest among children and team representatives.…