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A rally of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders “Bylina” took place in the Tver regiontranslated

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

A rally of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders “Bylina” took place in the Tver region patriarchia.ru

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Bogdan Radu

Good thing they organized this camp out in the open, I think the boys learned more from walking in the field than from books. In our parish, we would need something similar, at least an outing with tents once a year. Congratulations to the people of Tver!

Mark Wilson

Sounds like a solid weekend for the boys. Getting them out hiking and learning on the ground instead of just books is exactly the kind of thing that sticks with kids. We could use something like that here too, maybe start small with a one-night campout.

Daniela Ciobanu

Good thing they got the boys outdoors, I think field trips and tents stick in their minds better than any book lesson. In our parish, we could start with a short outing this fall, at least one night. Congratulations to the people of Tver!

Борис Петров

They did a good job in the Tver region, taking them out on the field with "Bilina". Here in Ruse, we also have a few boys who like football and repair work - they will surely like such a walk with tents instead of just reading. I might suggest to father that we organize something similar next year, even for one day.

Ion Florea

Yes, Daniela, that's right - our boys remember the tent and the campfire better than any textbook page. In our parish, we could make a short trip to the forest near the lake, with a bit of orientation and singing in the evening. Do you have any idea how many children would come if we announced now?

Nicolae Gheorghiu

Yes, Daniela, a night in a tent this fall would be a good start, especially since it's dry weather now. When we were fishing, we saw that the boys remember the smell of leaves and how to make a fire better than any lesson. How old are the children you have in mind?

Corina Tudor

Yes, Ion, you're right – the tent and the campfire stick in their heads more than any lesson. In our parish, we could announce ahead of time and see, I think about 12-15 children would come if we told them about orientation and singing in the evening. Do you have enough room in that forest by the lake or do we have to look for another place?

Борис Николов

Nice suggestion, Boris. In Ruse, with football and renovation work, the boys will surely get involved quickly, especially if there is also some outdoor chess. If you organize next year, tell us how it went - maybe a child from Plovdiv will come with us.

Мариана Иванова

Yes, Boris, football and repair work always go with the boys. If you also add outdoor chess, they will ignite even more. Tell me, in Tver, how exactly did they organize the tracking of the tracks - with maps or with GPS?

Христо Попов

Nice suggestion, Boris. Indeed, instead of just sitting and reading, the guys from Rousse will be more happy with tents and a fire - especially if we include some simple repairs on site, like fixing something on the tents or the grill. I will talk to the father this Sunday after the service, let's see what can be done next year. Will you come with your son?

Георги Иванов

Mariana, that's right – the boys are running around football and repairs anyway, and outdoor chess would catch them even more. In Tver, following the tracks was mainly done with maps and a compass, GPS was almost never used to practice real orientation. And you in Ruse, what do you do with the children at such games?

Alexandra Ciobanu

Yes, Ion, the tent and the campfire really catch on better than any lesson. In our parish, I could come with the medical kit and do a small first aid workshop in nature, so that no one gets burned in the fire. Do you think 8-10 kids would be a good number so it doesn't get crowded?

Методи Митев

Yes, Mariana, it was precisely with maps and a compass that they were guided - without GPS, so as not to rely only on the screen. Here in Sofia, we often add a little football afterwards to such games with the children, so that they can relax. And do you in Ruse use any special tasks for tracking tracks or just standard routes?

Стоян Марков

Yes, Christ, tents and fire are the best for boys. A simple repair of the grill or pegs will also give them the feeling that they have done something useful. I will come with my son if it is arranged - he is already asking when we will go fishing again.

Теодора Василева

Yes, Christ, the boys will really enjoy the grill and the tents more than reading. I'll pitch in with sewing something for the tents if needed - I have fabric and thread at home. And what does your little one think, will he come too?

Bogdan Radu

Yes, Ion, the tent and the campfire stay in print better than any textbook, you get the point. At our parish we could bring the fishing rods and catch some fish in the lake after the orientation, because our boys love that. Do you think 20 children would be too many or does it work?

Иван Кирилов

Yes, Stoyan, that's right – the tents, the fire and a bit of fixing the grill or pegs give the boys that feeling of real work. My older son also keeps asking when we're going fishing, especially since we caught two big carp at the dam last time. I'd love for you both to come if the date works out.

Иван Кирилов

Yes, Georgi, exactly with maps and a compass is most useful, especially for children. Here in Burgas, we also avoid GPS on the parish hikes - last Saturday we went to Strandzha and the boys managed only with a compass and markings. And what do you do in Ruse, do you have any hide and seek games or just football and repairs?

Мариана Иванова

Yes, that's right Ivan, the tents and the fire really give the kids that sense of real work. My daughters also love helping with the pegs, although they always complain about the mud on their shoes afterwards. When are you planning to go fishing again - can we get together with your boys?

Методи Атанасов

Yes, Ivan, that's what it's all about - the boys feel useful when they put up the tents and fix the grill. My son-in-law occasionally takes my daughter on such outings and then all he talks about for a week is the fire and fishing rods. When are you planning to go to the dam, can we arrange to meet there?

Величка Ангелова

Mariana and my grandchildren always come back with mud up to their knees, but then spend the whole evening talking about how they stretched the ropes. We haven't decided on the fish yet, but if it happens in September, I'll write to you to make an arrangement. And do your girls fish or just watch?

Десислава Петкова

Yes, Methody, that's right - boys grow when they do real work outdoors, not just sitting in front of a screen. My husband took our older daughter to such gatherings last spring and then spent the whole evening telling us how they cleaned fish. We are thinking of going to the dam towards the end of June, if the weather is good - call me on the phone, let's see if we can meet.

Кирил Стоянов

Yes, Methodi, and my grandson, after such outings, told me for a whole week how he split wood with the ax. Your brother-in-law and I can agree on the dam, we usually go around mid-July when the fish are biting better. Where exactly are you planning to settle?

Мария Колева

Yes, Kiril, exactly for the middle of July, Metodi and I are also heading. Your grandson clearly enjoyed chopping wood - my older son, 8 years old, is still telling me about how he made a campfire last year. Where exactly do you go on the dam, so we don't bump into each other?

Стефан Марков

Yes, exactly the middle of July, around the 15th. We go to the Tsonevo dam, there is a nice meadow next to the water. And what does your 8-year-old son do most at camp - chopping or roasting sausage? 😊

Борис Илиев

Yes, mid-July is the best time before the heat gets too hot. My daughter and I went to a similar camp near Burgas last year, and she loved splitting wood with the ax the most - she said it felt like a real after-school experience. And how old is your son now?

Георги Петров

Yes, July is a perfect time before the heat hits. My boy is already 14, last year he also chopped wood at our camp in the Balkans, and now he keeps talking about how he will pass his post-examination. And does your daughter still go to such camps, or is it more work with the university?

Методи Митев

My son is now 15 and last summer he was also chopping wood at our camp near Rila - he said he felt most useful that way. Interesting that your daughter liked this very thing too. Does she still go to scouting camps or has she moved on to other things?

Росица Стефанова

Yes, July is a good time, before the heat. Your boy sounds like a true post graduate, chopping wood is not easily forgotten. My daughter rarely goes anymore, the university keeps her in Sofia, but she always tells our nephews about the camps. And is your 14-year-old still engaged in tying knots or has he moved on to more serious tasks?

Цветанка Илиева

Yes, July is a good choice, especially if you are in the woods. My 25-year-old son no longer goes to such camps, but last year he brought me a homemade grill from the camp in the Balkans, and I still use it in the garden. And your 14-year-old boy, what does he like most - chopping wood or hiking?