​Mayor of Krasnoyarsk, Sergei Eremin, handed over the flag of the Krasnoyarsk Region to the eleventh grader of the “Universe” Gymnasium, Vladislav Surov. He will take the flag with him on an Arctic expedition organized by Atomflot.

 

 

 

A children's thematic expedition to the North Pole will take place as part of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Russian nuclear icebreaker fleet. 68 children representing different regions and public organizations of Russia, including the network of Atomic Energy Information Centers, will reach the top of the Earth on the icebreaker “50 let Pobedy” (“the 50th Anniversary of Victory”).

 

 

 

Sergei Eremin addressed the young “ambassador” of Krasnoyarsk: “I am sure that the trip will be a real adventure for you and you will be remember it for your whole lifetime. You got one chance in a million. Take it and take photos of everything you see and share with us when you return. Then, thanks to you, many of us will be able to visit the Arctic, at least virtually.”

 

 

 

The pupil promised that he cherish the flag. “I got interested in the atomic-icebreaking topic in the ninth grade, when I began studying nuclear physics and the use of peaceful atoms. When I learned that I was going to the Arctic, I couldn’t even fall asleep with joy that my dream had come true,” Vladislav shared his emotions.

 

 

 

The main goal of the expedition is educational: the participants will learn about the history of the nuclear icebreaker fleet, about the professions needed on the icebreakers, about the problems of preserving the Arctic. Students will create videos about the trip - a real film studio will be organized on board.

 

The expedition will last ten days - from August 13 to August 22. Vladislav Surov is the only Krasnoyarsk participant in the “national team”, an engineering class fond of physics and the winner of various competitions, including the Barsik Internet physics competition, a victory in which entitles you to enter university without entrance examinations.