The Ethnographic Museum of Belarusian Life and Traditions Opened in Horadok

It is a whole complex, by getting acquainted with which children will get an idea of the life of their ancestors and their occupations, see how the education system has changed over the years and how various school traditions have developed. And on the walls of the foyer near the museum rooms, there are drawings depicting objects and artifacts related to ancient legends and historical monuments of the district.

— The museum exhibits will help us conduct patriotic work with the children, foster in them a desire to deepen their knowledge of their homeland and be proud of talented fellow countrymen, — said the director of Secondary School No. 2 Vladimir Kirillov. — We also hope that some of the schoolchildren will want to become scientists to engage in research activities based on local material.

The solemn opening ceremony of the museum was attended by the Chairman of the Regional Council of Deputies Vladimir Terentyev, the Head of the Department of Education, Sports and Tourism of the Regional Executive Committee Dmitry Khoma, and the Chairman of the Gorodok District Executive Committee Petr Korobach. Guests and students were greeted by representatives of the Vitebsk military-historical club "Nasledie" (Heritage), who recreated the picture of people's lives many centuries ago. Then the children gladly watched how craftsmen made products from straw, clay, and fabrics, and listened to folk songs. Then everyone who wished got acquainted with the new exhibition.

— The appearance of the ethnographic museum is a significant event for Gorodok, — emphasized Vladimir Terentyev. — There are many masters here who are known far beyond their small homeland, and it is necessary for the younger generation to adopt their love for history and the desire to preserve cultural heritage.

Eduard Karolevich. Photo by Dmitry OSIPOV. "Vitebskiye vesti".