VVSU International Students Tried Their Hands in Dragon Boat Rowing

VVSU teachers organized a Health Day for foreign students of the university. A master class in dragon boat rowing was organized for the children in the Culture Park of Sergey Lazo.

25 people felt like professional athletes. Students of the preparatory department of the Institute for the Training of Foreign Citizens from China and Laos, as well as foreign students of the Institute of International Business, Economics and Management. The lesson for them was conducted by the head of the Dragon Boat Rowing School Andrey Khomenko and international master of sports in rowing Andrey Sokiryansky.

The students learned the basic rules of safe behavior on the water, practiced their oar handling skills and the principles of teamwork of the boat crew. They consolidated the acquired knowledge on the water, making several training runs along the Amur Bay.

"All the students really enjoyed participating in the master class. Such classes strengthen teamwork skills, “a sense of camaraderie,” team spirit and the desire to achieve victories not only in sports, but also in studies and work,” emphasized the head of the Rowing School Andrey Khomenko.

Such sea voyages are a good tradition for VVSU. Every year, foreign students entering the university participate in such master classes, where they can meet new people, immerse themselves in cultural life, and practice their language skills.