» During the summer session of the “Harmony of Unity” project, activities for children from large and low-income families in the city of Vologda continue. Vologda Metropolistranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

» During the summer session of the “Harmony of Unity” project, events for children from large and low-income families in the city of Vologda continue. Vologda Metropolis Vologda Metropolis

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Ivana Kováčová

It's nice that they take care of children from large and poorer families in Vologda. What does it actually look like in practice - do they go on nature trips with them, or are they mainly discussions and workshops?

Николай Беляев

In Minsk we also have such shifts for families with many children; the children then spend the whole summer remembering how they went to the forest for barbecues and sang songs. And in Vologda, judging by the name “Harmony of Unity,” they probably combine workshops and walks. I wonder how many children are on this shift now?

Ирина Соловьёва

Here in New York we also try to take children from large families out into nature, but barbecue in the forest is a real adventure, I envy the Minsk kids. There are now about thirty children in “Harmony”; they really alternate between clay workshops and joint walks in the park. How many people usually work on your shifts in Minsk?

Александр Киселёв

In St. Petersburg, similar trips for families with many children are also remembered for a long time, especially when it’s an overnight stay. There are now, they say, about thirty guys in “Harmony of Unity”. In Minsk, how many people usually recruit for such a shift?

Martin Horváth

Yes, I agree, it's a good thing. From what I've read, they combine workshops with creation, short discussions about faith, and trips to the nature around Vologda, so that the children can be outside at least for a while. How do they do it here in Svidník, do you know anything about it?

Дарья Андреева

In Samara, such shifts usually bring together 20–25 children so that everyone has enough attention. We haven’t tried it with an overnight stay yet, although the idea is interesting - the children remember it for a long time. How many days does your overnight trip usually last?

Ольга Лебедева

In Kazan, we also try to have no more than 20–25 children per shift, so that the counselors don’t run around like crazy. And we had an overnight trip last year for three days - the children still remember how they whispered in the tents at night and quietly ate cookies. Do you only spend day shifts in Samara or are you already planning something with an overnight stay?

Галина Зайцева

In Vologda we currently only have day shifts, 18–20 guys each, so that the counselors don’t get overwhelmed. And about your Kazan overnight stay with whispers in tents and cookies - I just smiled, my grandchildren also have such a favorite memory. Are you planning another trip like this this year?

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