Anastasia Ivanova, a specialist of the Youth Policy Department, took part in the federal educational marathon

Anastasia Ivanova, a specialist of the youth policy department of the Amur State Medical Academy, regional coordinator of the branch of the All-Russian public movement "Medical Volunteers", took part in the federal educational marathon "Knowledge.First". This is the main platform of the country for meeting young people with outstanding people. The marathon explored the theme of the unity of peoples as the basis for Russia's achievements and development, from science and technology to culture and sports.

Anastasia had very vivid impressions of the marathon:

"I was lucky enough to attend the large-scale federal educational marathon "Knowledge.The First", which was held from April 28 to 30 in Moscow. It was three days filled with deep meanings, inspiring meetings and incredible energy. The marathon brought together leading experts, politicians, cultural and scientific figures to discuss topical issues of Russia's development.

On April 28, the marathon was opened by Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin. His speech "Opportunities for professional development in Russia. Find the way to success!" set the tone for the entire event, emphasizing the importance of educational activities for the future of the country.

On this day, we immersed ourselves in the topics "Courage and Glory of the Defenders of the Fatherland", where Heroes of the Russian Federation and holders of the Order of Courage shared their personal stories of resilience and heroism.

A special place was occupied by the theme "Ornament of Unity: Culture of the Peoples of Russia" with the participation of Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova and the legendary ensemble "Berezka", which demonstrated the beauty and power of national traditions.

We did not ignore the "Diplomacy of Trust", how Russia is becoming a guarantor of interethnic harmony, as Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. We also discussed "Sports Pride of a Great Power" with the participation of such outstanding athletes as Alexei Oleynik and Nikita Kryukov, and "Unity in Values is the Basis of the Future of Russia" with Dmitry Chernyshenko.

An important part of the day was "History Lessons", where Mikhail Myagkov and Sergey Minaev revealed how Russia learned to be strong and united. There was another meeting dedicated to the "Courage and Glory of the Defenders of the Fatherland", with the participation of Heroes of the Russian Federation, whose stories are inspiring.

The day ended with an immersion in the world of folklore with the AY YOLA project, which showed how folk wisdom acquires a new sound.

The second day was devoted to economics and history. Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance, spoke on the topic "From Financial Literacy to a Sustainable Economy". Valery Fadeev, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, presented his vision of "Russia: Understanding the Historical Path". Oleg Belozerov, Head of Russian Railways, highlighted the company's role in "Connecting Regions, Uniting Peoples".

The topic "Shoulder to Shoulder: Brotherhood of Peoples in Defense of the Motherland" with Vladimir Solovyov, as well as the musical soul of Yakutia, presented by UUTAi, evoked a special emotional response. Igor Barinov spoke about the "Sustainable Development of Indigenous Peoples". Kirill Dmitriev presented a vision of "Russia and the new architecture of the global economy".

The day was decorated with the stories of the "Sports Pride of the Great Power" with Alexander Bolshunov, the phenomenon of the "Buranovo grandmothers", who mixed folklore and rock, and an inspiring journey with Fyodor Konyukhov. The meeting with the married couple Rodion and Kristina Puiko, as well as Steven Seagal's reflections on the "Russian soul" added depth and personal understanding.

On April 30, the marathon continued in the focus of sports, work and culture. Dmitry Medvedev presented his view on international relations. He stressed the importance of making decisions based on calm analysis rather than emotion, and noted that the ability to admit one's own mistakes is key. He stressed that a deep knowledge of civil law opens up an understanding of the economy of any state, which, in turn, provides ample opportunities for activity. Andrey Arshavin shared his vision of Sports Pride. Alexandra Trofimova and Andrea Lucidi spoke about the "School of Courage: the work of military correspondents". Sergey Ryazansky, pilot-cosmonaut, revealed the secrets of "Crew as a formula for success". The day and the entire marathon ended with a speech by Dmitry Kharatyan, who spoke about "The Art of Being Together: The Creative and Unifying Power of Culture".

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with representatives of indigenous peoples: he answered questions about the preservation of culture, languages, crafts and traditions, discussed the possibilities of supporting the peoples of the Far North, as well as the development of domestic tourism.

The Day of Indigenous Peoples of Russia is celebrated for the first time this year!

The Knowledge.First marathon was not just a trip for me, but a real immersion in the world of ideas that shape our present and future. I would like to especially note the incredible atmosphere of unity and pride in my country.

The stories of the Heroes, their resilience and devotion to the Motherland, made us think about personal responsibility and the importance of service. The speakers' speeches showed how multifaceted and dynamically developing Russia is.

This marathon is a clear confirmation that knowledge, culture and common values are indeed the force that unites and leads forward!"