Celebratory events for kids organized at both "Vega" and "Sfera" hubs in honor of Family, Love and Loyalty Day.
In Nizhny Novgorod and across Russia, the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity was marked with a series of events aimed at promoting family values, fostering community, and supporting the education and personal growth of young people.
On July 8, the day dedicated to Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, the region celebrated the significance of strong family bonds, love, and spiritual unity. The main goal of the holiday was to honour and highlight the importance of family, relationships, fidelity, and love in society, encouraging people to express gratitude and appreciation for their loved ones.
In Nizhny Novgorod, the Shchelokovsky farm hosted the festival "Family Patterns," featuring various cultural celebrations, workshops, and family-oriented activities. Nationwide, events included family festivals and parades, masterclasses and creative workshops, sports and recreational activities, and educational forums and discussions.
Teachers at the "Vega" centre helped children express their feelings and thoughts about family through art during the "My Family" intensive. Students worked on various artistic projects to express their understanding of the concept of "family," while participants at "Vega" also attended a creative masterclass called "Portrait of My Family," creating individual or group portraits of their families using various materials.
The "Sphere" centre launched a flash mob called "Vacation Together," lasting from July 8 to July 10, and organized thematic online events for a wide audience during the same period. Nizhny Novgorod families could join the regional online action "Chamomile Family!" and share joint photos in nature or at home during family holidays, accompanied by a short story about their family traditions and values. Their publications can be seen on the social network "VKontakte" under the hashtag #ChamomileFamily_NN.
The events aimed to strengthen the institution of the family in the region and instill feelings of love and respect for one's parents and homeland in the younger generation. The national project "Youth and Children," being implemented by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, since 2025, includes nine federal projects and programs, such as "Russia - A Country of Opportunities" and "We Are Together."
The Minister of Education and Science of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Mikhail Putchkov, emphasized the importance of regional actions, masterclasses, and discussions dedicated to Family, Love, and Fidelity Day in instilling traditional values in the younger generation. Participants must register via the link: https://forms.yandex.ru/u/6865151602848f5488546c8a.
On Monday, participants at the "Vega" centre met with children and youth psychologist Elena Morozova and discussed what family means and its role in everyone's life. Unusual family vacation stories and unique places visited during holidays with family could also be shared in the flash mob.
Fostering family values and patriotic education in the younger generation are key aspects of the region's work within the new national project "Youth and Children." The Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity in Nizhny Novgorod exemplifies how a national holiday can inspire local communities, strengthen family bonds, and support the education and personal growth of young people.
- The "Vega" center's "My Family" intensive focused on encouraging children to express their feelings and thoughts about family through art, contributing to their personal growth and understanding of the family dynamics.
- The events held on Family, Love, and Fidelity Day, such as "Family Patterns" festival and "Chamomile Family!" online action, aimed to promote strong family bonds and support the relationships within families, thus fostering community and family-dynamics in Nizhny Novgorod.
- During the flash mob "Vacation Together," families were encouraged to share their unique experiences and traditions, emphasizing the importance of family life, personal growth, relationships, and education, in line with the goals of the national project "Youth and Children" and the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity.
