What do participants remember about the Student Youth Congress “Abkhazia – South Ossetia – Russia: Intercultural Dialogue”

Kabardino-Balkarian State University became the venue for the international Congress of student youth “Abkhazia – South Ossetia – Russia: intercultural dialogue”. With the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, 150 students from Abkhaz State University and South Ossetian State University named after. A.A. Tibilova. The main goal of the congress was to create a sustainable dialogue between countries, develop commonality of student initiatives and support the talented youth of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Russia.

The forum program was intense: educational lectures, training of advanced skills, sports quests, intellectual games, creative evenings, discussion platforms and hiking trips, including climbing Elbrus.

Azamat Tedeev, assistant rector of South Ossetian State University. A.A. Tibilova:

“During the congress, students were able to realize their ideas and, most importantly, confirm: our peoples have one history, one present and one future. We hope for fruitful cooperation and holding similar events in the future. I especially thank all the organizers and students who were with us all this time. I am confident that through joint efforts we will be able to continue to work for the benefit of our states.”
Anastasia Bartets, student of the history department of Abkhaz State University:

“The most valuable opportunity for me at the forum was meeting participants from other republics. The lectures, sports games and walks were very interesting, and the open dialogue with the Hero of Russia Sergei Boyko allowed me to ask any question and get an honest answer. The congress turned out to be useful primarily for lively intercultural communication, new acquaintances and teamwork experience.”
Ilya Shavribov, student of South Ossetian State University. A.A. Tibilova:

“Participation in the convention gave me new friends. The program was intense: games, projects, sporting events, teamwork contributed to the rapprochement of our peoples. The climb to Elbrus was especially memorable, and informal communication with dancing and singing created a truly warm atmosphere. I leave with deep gratitude and the kindest memories.”

Arsh Barsou, student of the Faculty of Philology of Abkhaz State University:

“During the forum, I managed to make new friends from Ossetia, Dagestan, Chechnya and Kabardino-Balkaria. We were able to exchange experiences and introduce each other to the customs and traditions of our peoples. I especially enjoyed the competitions with national dances, which I do professionally.”

All participants noted that the main result of the congress was not only acquaintance with the culture and history of fraternal peoples, but also the establishment of strong personal ties. The organizers are confident: the tradition of intercultural dialogue will be continued, and the resulting impulse will help the youth of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Russia in joint projects and strengthening friendship between peoples.