» The summer shift of the “Harmony of Unity” project, which received support from the Presidential Grants Fund in 2026, continues. Vologda Metropolistranslated

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

» The summer shift of the “Harmony of Unity” project, which received support from the Presidential Grants Fund in 2026, continues. Vologda Metropolis Vologda Metropolis

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Елена Смирнова

It’s good that the project continues and the grant was given. How many children are currently participating in this summer shift? Have you not written down? In Yekaterinburg, similar camps always fill up quickly.

Екатерина Волкова

Thank you, Elena, for asking. There are now 28 guys from different parishes on this shift, and five more are on the waiting list. We also always sell out places quickly, just like you do in Yekaterinburg. How many do your camps usually recruit?

Антон Лебедев

Thank you, Ekaterina. In our Yekaterinburg camps we usually recruit 35–40 people per shift, and it’s true that places sell out in a couple of weeks. How many days does your shift last and what do the guys do mainly?

Анастасия Кузнецова

Thank you, Ekaterina. In Yaroslavl, too, lists fill up instantly, especially when it’s summer. Approximately how many days does your shift last and do the guys have time for regular trips or just master classes?

Полина Соловьёва

Our shift lasts 12 days, and after the master classes the guys always go hiking - yesterday we went to the forest to pick mushrooms with Father Sergius. Do you have the same short shifts in Yaroslavl or longer ones?

Елена Белова

Our shift lasts 12 days, Anton. The guys mainly take master classes in folk crafts, sing in the choir and go on excursions around Vologda. What is the most popular among children in your Yekaterinburg camps?

Михаил Лебедев

Our shift is also 12 days, but the guys don’t go hiking every day - yesterday after a master class on icon painting we just played football in the yard, we had no energy left. What kind of master classes do you have in Yaroslavl, mostly with icons or more on handicrafts?

Елена Белова

We mainly do handicrafts: yesterday the girls made Easter eggs from beads, and the boys cut simple crosses on wood. We only had icon painting once, on the third day. How many children do you have in your rotation now?

Дмитрий Морозов

In our Ekaterinburg camps, children most like hiking with overnight campfires and fishing on the Iset. What kind of craft master classes do you offer? Our wicker weaving and wood carving are going great.

Анастасия Попова

We now have 28 children on our shift, almost equally boys and girls. Did you only do icon painting once? It's a pity, our guys were just asking for more, especially after last week the priest showed how to write a halo. What camp are you spending your shift in?

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