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The Sunflower Center celebrated its 25th anniversarytranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On June 5, the multidisciplinary rehabilitation center “Sunflower” celebrated the 25th anniversary of the institution. The solemn day began with a prayer for health, which was performed by the rector of the church in honor of the Epiphany of the Lord in the village of Arskoye, Archpriest Alexy Kormishin.

The anniversary celebration was prepared by the center’s wards themselves, who grew up in “Sunflower”. Together with teacher-mentors, they conducted a series of master classes on wicker weaving, pottery, vocals, dancing and painting for the guests. Many of these guys came to the center back in the 2000s; their long-term prototype was the “House of Diligence” project. Regular spiritual conversations with the priest and participation in events of the regional spiritual and patriotic center “Arskoe” helped them master crafts and strengthened them in zeal.

— The institution is 25 years old, and all these years we have tried to be a real big family. It’s a special joy that the students themselves, those who came here in the early 2000s, organized their birthday. We are grateful to Father Alexy for his many years of spiritual care, which always supported the children and guided them in mastering crafts. It was a very warm and soulful day, which set the mood for new plans,” shared the director of the center Tatyana...

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Stefan Popović

Greetings with anniversary! Horošo, čto rebâta sami all gotovili — osobenno lozopletenie i gončarku vspomnil, kak they started in the beginning of the 2000s. Father Alexius, well done, who flew with them so much.

Христина Петренко

That's how she recognized ours - the same boys who were still weaving baskets from vines under the guidance of Alekiya's father. It's good that they organized everything themselves, especially the pottery workshop, which is their old pride. Thanks to Tatiana for keeping such a family for 25 years.

Десислава Костова

I'm glad that the guys prepared everything themselves - especially a master class on wickerwork, I remember how they started weaving baskets under the guidance of Father Alexia back in the early 1990s. It turned out to be a good family atmosphere, well done Tatiana, for keeping this spirit for so many years.

Jiří Veselý

It's nice that it was celebrated by the boys themselves, who have been going there since the early 2000s. I like how Father Алексий is still working with them and the crafts help them stick together. Tatjana runs it like a real family there, you can see it.

Marija Lukić

Horošo, chto rebâta sami vše ustroili, osobenno lozopletenie i gončarku — pomnyu, kak oni ešče v nachale nulevyh nachili under father Alexiem. Tatiana's right, that's right as a big family for 25 years. Thank you for such a holiday.

Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

It's good that the children organized them themselves, especially the lygari and the ceramics that I remember from the beginning of 2000. Father Alexios has given many years by their side. Tatiana holds this family tight.

Ana Ciobanu

I'm glad that the guys who have been coming since the 2000s prepared those masterclasses with braided sticks and pottery by themselves. It can be seen that Father Aleksii and Tatiana really kept this family together for 25 years. Congratulations to all!

Χριστίνα Νικολαΐδου

Yes, I agree, the kids did a great job with the wicker and pottery, I remember how hard they worked since then too. Father Alexios was indeed a support for all these years. Tatiana really keeps the family strong, as you say.

Δημήτρης Αθανασίου

Yes, their persistence with the wicker and pottery was impressive, I remember some staying until late afternoon. Father Alexios did hold them fast. I'm asking, Christina, did you go to the dance classes they had this year?

Νίκος Αναγνώστου

Yes, their hard work with lygari and pottery was visible from the early years, I remember they also made those small jugs for the festival. Father Alexios did keep them on the road. Have you, Christina, ever tried knitting with them?