Belarus’ NOC, Russian State Museum of Sports to expand cooperation

On 29 September, the exhibition of Belarus’ National Olympic Committee (NOC) was visited by Natalia Vetrik, Deputy Director of the State Museum of Sports, and Sergei Sbornov, Deputy Head of the museum’s development department.

The visitors met with Polina Ignatenko, Press Secretary and Head of the Information Department of Belarus’ NOC, and Natalya Aponchuk, Chairperson of the Belarusian Olympic Academy. The sides expressed interest in expanding cooperation, developing and implementing joint cultural and educational projects, and organizing exhibitions to promote the rich Olympic heritage among young people in both countries.

The Russian specialists toured the NOC exhibition “The History of the Olympic Movement in the Republic of Belarus”, and also visited the Olympic education museum at S. L. Makarenko Primary School No. 31 in Minsk, which showcases programs run by the Belarusian Olympic Academy. The tour was conducted by the school’s young students, who demonstrated a high level of preparation and engagement with sports culture.

As part of the visit, the guests are scheduled to visit the Football Museum and the history museum of the Dinamo Stadium, as well as the Belarusian State University of Physical Education.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus

Photos by the NOC of Belarus