The solemn ceremony of the Molocaic community kindergarten was held in the Fioletovo Rural area (Lori region, RA). According to the tradition, the building was based on a memorial to future generations, and a celebration was organized for children.
Representatives of the Molokans community are inherits of immigrants from Russia who have maintained the culture and traditions of their ancestors for more than 150 years and speak Russian. Fioletovo village is one of their historical collective settlements in Armenia.
The event was attended
Sergey Shevchuk, General Director of the Russian Humanitarian Mission,
Alexei Chichich, head of the Molokans community,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation Sergey Copin,
Director of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Yerevan V.P. Fefilov.
"The village of Fioletovo is a unique place with rich history and strong traditions. Molokans live here who have preserved their faith, culture and good-neighborly spirit. We are glad that our project will become part of your life, help your children grow in comfortable conditions, gain their first knowledge and skills in a comfortable, modern area.
The kindergarten is not just a building. It is a symbol of trust, friendship and mutual assistance. We build it with love and confidence that children's voices and laughter will be heard here, new dreams and talents will be born here. And most importantly, this kindergarten will serve many generations, "Sergei Shevchuk, Executive Director of the Russian Humanitarian Mission, said in his speech to those present.
"Today we are not just putting the foundation of a new children's institution. We create a basis for the future where your children will grow up, they will learn and make friends. It is a great honor for all of us to be here among people who keep their traditions, supporting each other and love their land. We always seek to support such projects in Rossotrudnichestvo, "said Yevgeny Primakov, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo.
The project includes the construction of a kindergarten building for 50 children, the material and technical equipment of the preschool and provision of the necessary teaching base, as well as the improvement of the adjacent area. The 400-square-meter building is planned to have a separate sleeping zone, creativity and sports area, as well as a doctor's room. Groups will be opened in the kindergarten for children 2-3 and 4-5 years old. The completion of the construction is scheduled for 2026.
Construction Customer is the "Russian Humanitarian Mission" organization. The organization's partners are Rossotrudnichestvo Federal Agency, VTB Bank, Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, Russian Railways OJSC and South Caucasus Railways CJSC.