Meeting in Estonia

The meeting in Tallinna Kesklinna Vene Gümnaasium took place from the 21st of March to the 25th of March



PARTICIPANTS: Italy (remotly), Turkey, Estonia, Portugal and Lithuania

Monday, 21.03.2022, first day of the meeting: After a short welcome presentation by the host school on the first day, the students carried out the acquaintance activities. Welcome event with the participation of local community and institutional representatives; Brief overview of the socio –cultural and educational contexts of the school/ tour through the school houses and classrooms; Presentation of all partner delegations; presentation of all activities. Presentation of Tallinn cultural heritage. The students started working on the topic “Introducing immigrants”. They were divided into four mixed groups - in each group one/two representatives of each country. In groups they compiled interview questions and assigned responsibilities (recording, video editing, interviewer etc.) All activities were presented online (digital excursions, online translation, Google meet) for the Italian team.

Tuesday, 22.03.2022, second day of the meeting: Students and teachers visited Pärnu city to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of Estonia. They visited Alpaca farms, Pärnu history museums, and got to know Pärnu city. All activities were presented online (digital excursions, online translation,) for the Italian team.

Wednesday, 23.03.2022, third day of the meeting: A lecture on the topic “Migration, culture and adaptation” was given to the students. The students got acquainted with the activities of a NGO MONDO organization that helps refugees in Estonia. A meeting was held with a representative of the organization Mr. Meelis Niine. After the meeting and planned activities, the pupils and students went to the Estonian Parliament, where they had a discussion with a representative of the Parliament. In the evening the students worked on the project. They have organized an interview with another country representative who recently immigrated to Estonia and is working or studying at Tallinn Central Russian Gymnasium. The students worked on the video editing. All activities were presented online (digital excursions, online translation, Google meet) for the Italian team.


Thursday, 24.03.2022, fourth day of the meeting: Students and teachers visited Haapsalu city to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of Estonia. They visited Padise monastery, Haapsalu castle and museum, and got to know Haapsalu city. All activities were presented online (digital excursions, online translation) for the Italian team.

Friday, 25.03.2022, fifth day of the meeting: Goodbye event with the participation of local community and institutional representatives, presentation of the interview on video. Short-term exchange of groups of pupils' reports has been written and signed by participant teachers. In the evening the cultural evening was organized by the host country, where the students got acquainted with the traditions and culture of the participating countries. All activities were presented online (digital excursions, online translation, Google meet) for the Italian team.