X Forum of Russia and Belarus Regions: "Train of Memory" will arrive in Ufa

The "Train of Memory" will arrive in Ufa on June 27 as part of the X Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus, the press service of the government of Bashkiria told Bashinform News Agency.

The route of railway train runs through the cities of both countries. Train passengers will be 200 schoolchildren - winners of various competitions and Olympiads.

“The project is aimed at uniting the youth of the two countries, forming a respectful attitude and understanding of the significance of the heroic deeds of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers, getting to know the culture and traditions of the neighboring state,” explained Alexander Klebanov, Minister of Transport and Roads of Bashkiria.

X Forum of the Regions of Russia and Belarus will be held in Ufa from 26 to 28 June. It has been held since 2014 under the patronage of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus.

The main objectives of the forum are to deepen the integration processes of the Union State, strengthen inter-parliamentary, trade, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the Republic of Belarus and Russia, expand business contacts, and develop promising areas of bilateral cooperation.

It should be noted that this year, for the first time, Bashkiria was included in the route of two military-patriotic projects of the Russian Railways, “Steam Locomotive of Victory” and “Memory Train”. On April 29 at 11 am local time, the retro-train "Steam Locomotive of Victory" will arrive in Ufa.

“These trains are traveling museums of military glory. The main goal of these projects is to form patriotic values, attitudes, and beliefs among schoolchildren, to foster interest in their country’s history,” Alexander Klebanov added.

Author: Galina Bakhshieva