At the invitation of the National Council of Youth and Children's Associations of Russia and MIREA - Russian Technological University students of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of BSU Galina Skryabikova, Elina Zausaeva, Sofia Yankova from October 28, 2024 to November 05, 2024 took part in the first study tour within the Program of study tours of student groups between Russia and the North Korea.

The purpose of the trip was to mutually study the basics of implementation of the state youth policy of Russia and the North Korea, exchange of experience in the field of organization of work with youth, promotion of cooperation and strengthening of friendly and professional ties between students of higher education in Russia and the North Korea, interested in the development of Russian-Korean relations and long-term partnership in the field of youth cooperation, education and science. The program of the trip included visits to such sites as: Kim Il Sung University; Pyongyang Pedagogical Institute; Museum of Youth Movement; Liberation Monument; Museum of Patriotic Liberation War; Monument of Juche Ideas; Triumphal Gate; Mangendae Schoolchildren's Palace; Sondovon International Children's Camp; Pyongyang Circus and other sites

Galina Skryabikova shares her impressions about the trip:

- The trip to the North Korea was interesting and informative. From the first days of the program our delegation was immersed in the unique atmosphere of this country. We visited Kim Il Sung University, where we could familiarize ourselves with the educational system and approaches to teaching students. We visited the Pyongyang Pedagogical Institute, where we were told about the training of future teachers and the importance of the teacher's role in shaping society. We learned about teaching methods and how the institute strives to incorporate modern approaches into the educational process. It was amazing to see how the state actively supports young people, creating conditions for their development and education. Our delegation visited Sondowon Camp, located on the shore of the Sea of Japan (East Sea) near the city of Wonsan. We were able not only to get acquainted with the camp infrastructure and learn how the process of working with children is organized, but also fully lived one day as a participant of the camp shift with early rising to the horn, exercises on the seashore, camp activities, master classes and evening creative event. In addition, we visited Masikryon ski resort, where children learn to ski during winter camp shifts.

The trip to North Korea left me with vivid impressions and broadened my horizons. I gained valuable experience that opened a new perspective on understanding culture and education in North Korea.