Young ecologists from Belarus, Russia, and Germany will improve a lake near Ruba

August 2, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. A youth environmental camp has brought together volunteers from the Belarusian regional center, Russian Smolensk, and German Hagen in Vitebsk. This was reported to a BELTA correspondent by the Department for Youth Affairs and Defense Mobilization Work of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee.

   For the next ten days, the main focus for 30 young people will be the lake near the urban settlement of Ruba. Volunteers will help clean the beach and the water recreation area, equip the coastal area with gazebos, benches, and summerhouses, and prepare a volleyball court. These activities will take place in the morning. The remaining time will be dedicated to educational classes, seminars, and trainings on environmental topics, as well as getting acquainted with the sights of Vitebsk.

   The volunteer camp with the participation of youth from three partner cities is being held within the framework of the international project Ewoca-3, aimed at developing international youth contacts and environmental education through joint labor activities. It was first held in 2009 in Hagen, where participants were involved in tree planting. Last year, volunteers improved Smolensk. Vitebsk is the final stage of the project. At the same time, the Vitebsk City Executive Committee is already considering new interesting proposals presented by Ewoca-3 partners for further joint activities.-0-