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In Dzerzhinsk, eco-school participants develop quest "Ecological Odyssey" to explore nature of Nizhny Novgorod Region

29 may 2026

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From 25 to 27 May, an ecological school was held in Dzerzhinsk at the Ecological and Biological Centre, within which experts from the "Living Symbols of SIBUR" project conducted eco-lessons called "Protected Landmarks". The classes took place with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

During their training at the eco-school, participants became acquainted with the natural features, flora and fauna of their native region, with special attention paid to Red Data Book plants and animals. Instead of lectures, the children took part in brainstorming sessions, field practices, photo and video hunting in the fresh air, and also studied the nature around them through other interactive formats. At the end of each day, the children presented their newly acquired knowledge to each other.

The main outcome of the three-day training at the ecological school was an original quest called "Ecological Odyssey", which the participants developed together with their teachers and mentors. They devised interactive tasks for 12 themed stations, designed cards and prepared prize stickers. The most interesting moment was the testing of the quest: the teachers divided into teams and took part in all the stations, which were developed and run by the children. The children worked through their stages with great enthusiasm, filling them with educational information.

Elena Eremenko, expert at the Zapovedniki EcoCentre:
"Living Symbols of SIBUR is not just an environmental project. It is a project that helps to change mindsets. Thanks to it, schoolchildren do not receive dry facts, but themselves become guides into the world of native nature for other children. The quest turned out to be universal: it can be conducted both outdoors and indoors, and can be adapted to suit different time frames and different numbers of participants."

Vera Zemskova, mother of an eco-school participant:
"Thank you to the teachers and the SIBUR team for these eventful three days. We will eagerly await Monday and the new adventures of the SPY kids! As a parent: food 5+, activities 5+, teaching team 5+, atmosphere and approach to each child 5+."

Background information:

"Living Symbols of SIBUR" is a comprehensive environmental initiative of the "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, aimed at preserving the biological diversity of Red Data Book animal species in the regions where the company operates. Through research work, creativity and volunteer campaigns, a community of people who take responsibility for the natural heritage is being formed, and the interest of the younger generation in the subject of rare and endangered animal species is being stimulated.

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From 25 to 27 May, an ecological school was held in Dzerzhinsk at the Ecological and Biological Centre, within which experts from the "Living Symbols of SIBUR" project conducted eco-lessons called "Protected Landmarks". The classes took place with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

During their training at the eco-school, participants became acquainted with the natural features, flora and fauna of their native region, with special attention paid to Red Data Book plants and animals. Instead of lectures, the children took part in brainstorming sessions, field practices, photo and video hunting in the fresh air, and also studied the nature around them through other interactive formats. At the end of each day, the children presented their newly acquired knowledge to each other.

The main outcome of the three-day training at the ecological school was an original quest called "Ecological Odyssey", which the participants developed together with their teachers and mentors. They devised interactive tasks for 12 themed stations, designed cards and prepared prize stickers. The most interesting moment was the testing of the quest: the teachers divided into teams and took part in all the stations, which were developed and run by the children. The children worked through their stages with great enthusiasm, filling them with educational information.

Elena Eremenko, expert at the Zapovedniki EcoCentre:
"Living Symbols of SIBUR is not just an environmental project. It is a project that helps to change mindsets. Thanks to it, schoolchildren do not receive dry facts, but themselves become guides into the world of native nature for other children. The quest turned out to be universal: it can be conducted both outdoors and indoors, and can be adapted to suit different time frames and different numbers of participants."

Vera Zemskova, mother of an eco-school participant:
"Thank you to the teachers and the SIBUR team for these eventful three days. We will eagerly await Monday and the new adventures of the SPY kids! As a parent: food 5+, activities 5+, teaching team 5+, atmosphere and approach to each child 5+."

Background information:

"Living Symbols of SIBUR" is a comprehensive environmental initiative of the "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, aimed at preserving the biological diversity of Red Data Book animal species in the regions where the company operates. Through research work, creativity and volunteer campaigns, a community of people who take responsibility for the natural heritage is being formed, and the interest of the younger generation in the subject of rare and endangered animal species is being stimulated.

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From 25 to 27 May, an ecological school was held in Dzerzhinsk at the Ecological and Biological Centre, within which experts from the "Living Symbols of SIBUR" project conducted eco-lessons called "Protected Landmarks". The classes took place with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

During their training at the eco-school, participants became acquainted with the natural features, flora and fauna of their native region, with special attention paid to Red Data Book plants and animals. Instead of lectures, the children took part in brainstorming sessions, field practices, photo and video hunting in the fresh air, and also studied the nature around them through other interactive formats. At the end of each day, the children presented their newly acquired knowledge to each other.

The main outcome of the three-day training at the ecological school was an original quest called "Ecological Odyssey", which the participants developed together with their teachers and mentors. They devised interactive tasks for 12 themed stations, designed cards and prepared prize stickers. The most interesting moment was the testing of the quest: the teachers divided into teams and took part in all the stations, which were developed and run by the children. The children worked through their stages with great enthusiasm, filling them with educational information.

Elena Eremenko, expert at the Zapovedniki EcoCentre:
"Living Symbols of SIBUR is not just an environmental project. It is a project that helps to change mindsets. Thanks to it, schoolchildren do not receive dry facts, but themselves become guides into the world of native nature for other children. The quest turned out to be universal: it can be conducted both outdoors and indoors, and can be adapted to suit different time frames and different numbers of participants."

Vera Zemskova, mother of an eco-school participant:
"Thank you to the teachers and the SIBUR team for these eventful three days. We will eagerly await Monday and the new adventures of the SPY kids! As a parent: food 5+, activities 5+, teaching team 5+, atmosphere and approach to each child 5+."

Background information:

"Living Symbols of SIBUR" is a comprehensive environmental initiative of the "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, aimed at preserving the biological diversity of Red Data Book animal species in the regions where the company operates. Through research work, creativity and volunteer campaigns, a community of people who take responsibility for the natural heritage is being formed, and the interest of the younger generation in the subject of rare and endangered animal species is being stimulated.