Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Youth initiatives are increasingly becoming the driving force behind the city's cultural life. The poetry festival held in St. Petersburg was a striking example of this.
The annual festival, timed to coincide with World Poetry Day, was held with great fanfare at the Zoshchenko Central Library in Sestroretsk. The cultural event was organized by the Humanities Institute of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The initiator and host of the event was Maria Guner, head of the PoliNova authors' club at the SPbPU Dobro.Center "Harmony" and a member of the Russian Union of Writers. At the event, everyone had the opportunity to share their creativity with the audience: poetry readings, interesting prose stories, magical songs, pleasant guitar melodies, and presentations of unique books, almanacs, and magazines. The audience learned about various author projects and were invited to participate.
The evening's guest of honor was Mounir Kardash, Ambassador of the Polytechnic University of France. He remarked on the high level of organization: "I was particularly impressed by the dynamism, constant presence, and quality of work of the organizers. Maria conducted this event with the professionalism and sensitivity of a true poet. I congratulate you and the entire organizing team on this well-deserved success. I will cherish the memories of this day and will gladly return to future events."
Tatyana Kravchenko, the wife and mother of SVO participants and author of the collection "Snegurochka's Heart," also spoke at the festival. "Poetry Day brought together wonderful people: both literary authors and literature enthusiasts. Thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to meet talented people, learn so much, and share my accomplishments! The large number of participants and listeners makes it clear that such meetings are necessary, interesting, and important for people."
The event was attended by renowned figures in the creative field: Andrei Demyanenko, director of the Literary Publishing Studio and member of the St. Petersburg Union of Writers; Elena Belova, literary editor of Aurora magazine; Boris Tsuker, member of the Union of Writers of Russia; Polina Samsonova, author of Nevsky Almanac magazine; and composer Ivan Stepanov, author of the Silver Track project.
"When poems and stories are allowed to speak, that in itself is incredibly precious. When the Poetry Day celebration fills the hall to capacity (people even stood in the lobby to peer inside), it's a true miracle. I am infinitely grateful to the magicians who created it," shared Alexandra Dovguleva, author of Eksmo Publishing House and finalist of the "Battle of the Poets" competition.
In addition to renowned composers, talented young students from our university also joined the evening: Kristina Guslitser, winner of international competitions and a graduate of the Viktor Drobysh Music School; Vladislav Nuraev, composer, poet, and winner of the SPbPU Talent Competition; and others.
"For me, performing at this festival was one of the most memorable experiences of my life: it was so wonderful to be in the same room with people who, like me, love art in all its forms! Thanks to this wonderful event, I learned about many literary magazines, met incredibly talented people, and had a wonderful evening," notes Alexandra Ukhvatova, a resident of the PoliNova authors' club and winner of city poetry competitions.
The festival was held as part of the cultural and creative program of the Harmony Volunteer Project Center. It served as an educational program for preschoolers and senior citizens, as well as an important event for introducing young audiences to contemporary creative arts. Such events foster the creative potential of young people, shape the city's cultural environment, and maintain interest in literary heritage and poetry. Participants had the opportunity not only to present their works to a wider audience but also to establish new professional and friendly connections, be inspired by the experience of recognized masters, and feel part of a unified creative community.
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