"Conversations about important things" on October 20 — topic and program of the lesson

On Monday, October 20, another lesson from the series "Conversations about important things" will take place in Russian schools and colleges. It will be held on the eve of National Unity Day and will focus on current trends in the development of Russian cities, issues of a comfortable urban environment and the importance of the diversity of the ethnic composition of Russian cities. Izvestia tells us how the lesson will go in different classes.

"Conversations about important things" on October 20 — the topic of the lesson

The new lesson will introduce students to key aspects of the historical and cultural heritage of Russian cities and current trends in their development, emphasizing the importance of each person's contribution to the prosperity of their native land. The topic of the lesson "Cities of Russia" is especially relevant on the eve of National Unity Day, which is celebrated on November 4 and symbolizes the unity of the peoples of Russia.

In total, there are more than 1,110 cities of various sizes in Russia, where representatives of over 190 peoples speaking 277 languages and dialects live. Each city is a symbol of cultural diversity and ethnic unity, reflecting the connection between the past, present and future.

During the lesson, students will learn how Russian cities shape the country's national identity and how important changes in the urban environment are for the lives of every citizen. The lesson program includes a theoretical part and practical tasks that will help students realize the importance of caring for their hometown.

The announcement of the theme will be presented by the young actor Stanislav Solomatin, known for his roles in films and TV series. In the video interview, singer Tatiana Kurtukova, an author and performer of folk songs, whose composition "Mother" is familiar to many schoolchildren, will join the class.

The recommended duration of the lesson is 30 minutes. Methodological materials and recommendations can be found on the project's website.

"Conversations about important things" on October 20 — lesson program

The lesson will be structured differently for different age groups, taking into account the age characteristics of the students. For elementary school students (grades 1-4) It will begin with an introduction to the topic of what cities were built for and what functions they performed. Children will learn how the first fortress cities were protected from enemies, served as centers of trade and cultural life.

Special attention will be paid to the events of 1612, when residents of a number of cities, including Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl, played a key role in the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders. Watching the video "Russia is a country of cities" and an interactive task in which children will "build" an ancient Russian city will help to consolidate the theme.

For students in grades 5-7, the focus will be on the diversity of Russian cities. These classes will examine the importance of historical and cultural events in shaping the modern look of cities, including popular urban legends and gastronomic preferences. For example, they will learn why a monument to a meat pie was erected in Kazan, the main city of the Republic of Tatarstan, and how frogs helped protect the city of Dmitrov near Moscow, becoming its main symbol.

In addition, students will get acquainted with the Infrastructure for Life project, aimed at creating a comfortable urban environment, and discuss how everyone can improve their city today. Attention will also be paid to tourism, as an important area of urban development, and the Cool Country program, which provides an opportunity to design and promote unique routes to the most interesting places in your hometown.

In grades 8-9, the lesson will complement the interactive task "Minin and Pozharsky Roads." Students will also answer questions about how they understand the expression "active citizen", discuss urban projects that contribute to improving the quality of life, and how they can participate in the beautification of a school street, park, or courtyard.

As an example, we will consider the activities of Sergey Galitsky from Krasnodar, a Russian entrepreneur and public figure who has invested heavily in the development of the region. Thanks to his efforts, the Ozon Arena football stadium and the adjacent huge park were built in Krasnodar, which became one of the city's attractions.

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Innovative projects to support small towns, such as Smart City and Infrastructure for Life, will be discussed in grades 10-11. Next, they will tell you how the appearance of cities is changing due to cultural and even sporting events, such as the World Cup, which significantly transformed Saransk and Rostov-on-Don, and the Olympic Games in Sochi, which led to the emergence of a new city — Sirius on the Black Sea coast. In conclusion, the high school students will tell you how they see their settlement in 10-20 years.

Important aspects of the development of cities as centers of science and technology will be discussed with college students, using the example of Dubna, Michurinsk, Koltsovo and others that have become well—known scientific centers. A separate part of the lesson will be devoted to professions in demand in science cities, and how they affect the development of technology and science in Russia.

Thus, during the lesson, students will realize that the well-being of their native land depends on the active lifestyle of each person, and they will also understand how important the unity of the peoples of Russia is for the prosperity of the country.

"Conversations about important things" on October 20 — about the project

"Conversations about important things" is a cycle of extracurricular activities launched by the Ministry of Education in 2022. The project covers a wide range of topics, ranging from historical events to modern challenges faced by Russians in their daily lives.

The lessons use a variety of interactive elements, videos, and presentations that make the lessons fun and informative for students of all ages.

The previous lesson on October 13 was devoted to the topic "How can different generations understand each other?". We discussed with the students how to overcome conflicts and reach mutual understanding with older relatives.

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