Vitebsk schoolchildren will learn about the benefits of using the peaceful atom

April 6, Vitebsk / Sergei Kochetov - BELTA /. An informational event for children "The World in Your Hands," dedicated to the development of nuclear energy in Belarus, will be held in Vitebsk on April 7. Schoolchildren from Vitebsk Gymnasium No. 1 will take part in it, the BELTA correspondent was informed by the press center of the House of Press. Students will learn about the benefits of using the peaceful atom to ensure the country's energy security. A thematic lesson-discussion for them will be conducted by specialists from Belarusian State University, the Joint Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research "Sosny," and Vitebsk State University. A screening of the film "Powerful Atom" about the operation of the Smolensk NPP will be organized for the participants of the event. In addition, schoolchildren will be able to express their understanding of the importance of nuclear energy development during the essay contest "Energy of My Future" and the children's drawing-poster contest "Sunshine in Children's Palms," by participating in the quizzes "Atom Transforming Life" and "Even Children Know How Nuclear Power Plants Work!". Surprises and gifts from the organizers of the event await the winners. The "The World in Your Hands!" campaign was launched in 2008 on the Day of Belarusian Written Language. Its task is to explain the necessity and expediency of developing nuclear energy in Belarus. Schoolchildren from Borisov, Mogilev, Grodno, Ostrovets, and Brest have already participated in the campaign. The organizer of the campaign is the Information Center for the Development of Nuclear Energy of the Republic of Belarus, organized on the basis of RUP "International Center for Integration Information. Press Center of the House of Press." -0-