"Artek", the camp. Children's camp "Artek". Crimea, children's camp "Artek"

"Artek" is a camp of international importance, located on the southern coast of the Crimea. In Soviet times, this children's center was positioned as the most prestigious camp for children, a visiting card of the pioneer organization. Rest in this wonderful place will be discussed in this article.

Location

Where is the camp "Artek"? It is located in the vicinity of the village of Gurzuf, in the southern part of the Crimean peninsula. The Black Sea coast is characterized by extraordinary beauty and attracts tourists from all over the world. The camp is located 12 kilometers from the resort town of Yalta. It covers an area of 208 hectares, of which 102 hectares fall on green spaces - parks and squares. From the Ayu-Dag mountain to the village of Gurzuf city for seven kilometers stretched coastline with children's beaches. In the city of Tokyo in 2000, the children's camp "Artek" was recognized as the best among 100,000 similar rest centers in 50,000 countries of the world.

Camp name

"Artek" is a camp that received its name at the location. The children's center is located on the bank of the Artek River in the same natural boundary. There are different opinions as to the origin of the lexeme "artek". Some researchers believe that it goes back to the Greek words "άρκτος" (bear) or "oρτύκια" (quail). In Arab historical sources there is a mention of the country inhabited by the Rusans "Artania", located in the Black Sea Rus.

In the very center of children, the version about the "quail" origin of the name of the camp is popular. There is a song called "Artek - quail island". This stable expression has become firmly entrenched in the vocabulary of guests and employees of the children's camp.

History

The pioneer camp "Artek" in Crimea originally performed the function of a sanatorium for children suffering from tuberculosis. The initiative to create such an institution belonged to Zinovy Petrovich Solovyov, chairman of the Red Cross Society in Russia. For the first time the camp opened its doors for young guests in 1925, on June 16. In the first shift "Artek" was visited by 80 children from Crimea, Ivanovo-Voznesensk and Moscow. In 1926, there were foreign guests - pioneers from Germany.

Initially, the Artek people lived in tarpaulins. Two years later, plywood houses appeared in the camp. 30th years of the last century were marked for "Artek" by erection of the winter building in the upper park. In 1936, the pioneers-order bearers, decorated with government decorations, arrived in the camp, and in 1937 - guests from Spain.

During the difficult years of the Second World War the camp was evacuated to Stalingrad, and later to the city of Belokurikha in the Altai Territory. In 1944, after the liberation of the Crimea from the fascist occupation, Artek began to rebuild. In 1945, the territory of the camp increased to modern dimensions.

Since 1969, "Artek" is a camp in which there are 3 medical centers, 150 buildings for various purposes, the Artekfilm studio, a school, a stadium, 3 swimming pools and several playgrounds.

Prestigious award

Camp "Artek", tickets to which during Soviet times were considered a prestigious bonus for special achievements in the study and public life of the country, annually received approximately 27,000 children. The honorable guests of the camp were personalities known to the whole world: Yashin Lev, Valentina Tereshkova, Tal Michael, Spock Benjamin, Ho Chi Minh, Togliatti Palmiro, Skoblikova Lidia, Schmidt Otto, Jawaharlal Nehru, Khrushchev Nikita, Kekkonen Urho, Gandhi Indira, Gagarin Yuri, Brezhnev Leonid, Jean-Bedel Bokassa. In 1983, in July, an American Samantha Smith came to Artek.

For a long time "Artek" was a place of reception of delegations from the countries of near and far abroad.

The history of modern "Artek"

"Artek" is a camp belonging to Ukraine until recently (March 2014). In it, free-of-charge or on a subsidized basis, children from poor families, disabled people, orphans and gifted children rested. The total cost of living in "Artek" for three weeks was $ 1050-2150. Last years were difficult for this children's center, it ceased to be year-round, in the summer period its occupancy reached only 75%.

Now in the "Artek" nine camps, some of which were planned to be converted into family boarding houses and youth centers. In 2008, in September, it was announced that the famous children's camp would become the training base for the national Olympic team. These plans were not destined to come true, however, in 2009, Boris Novozhilov, the general director of Artek, said that due to problems with financing, the children's center could be closed forever. The camp really stopped working, and its leader went on a hunger strike in protest. In 2009, a rally in defense of "Artek" was held in Moscow. It was organized on the initiative of people who at one time rested in the camp.

Structure

"Artek" is a camp with a complex and ramified structure that has been changing along with the development of this children's center. At the time of the collapse of the Soviet Union, "Artek" included five camps, which could accommodate 10 pioneer squads: "Cypress", "Azure", "Coastal", "Mountain" and "Sea". This structure has survived to this day, but now the former pioneer squads are called children's camps, and the buildings "Pribrezhny" and "Gorny" are called camp complexes. In addition, in the "Artek" there are two mountain tourist centers: "Krynichka" and "Dubrava".

Artek Museums

A lot of attractions are located on the territory of the international children's center "Artek". The camp has several museums. The oldest of them - the local history - has existed since 1936.

Guests of Artek are invariably attracted by the Aerospace Exhibition, created on the initiative of Yuri Gagarin. Here you can see the spacesuits of the best cosmonauts of the country - Leonov Alexey and Gagarin Yuri, and to inspect the existing equipment, which trained the first astronauts.

In the Museum of Artek History, opened in 1975, you can see the main stages of the development of the camp, see gifts presented to the children's center by various guests and delegations.

The youngest museum in Artek is the Marine Exhibition. His exposition will tell about the history of the Russian fleet.

Historical sites

Before the revolution, the vast territory on which the camp "Artek" is located (photos you can see in this article) belonged to nobles of different classes. The Suuk-Su palace, erected in 1903, testifies to this. This ancient building in 1937 entered the Artek. Now it hosts concert and festive events, meetings and exhibitions are organized.

In the family crypt of the owners of the estate - Olga Solovyova and Vladimir Berezin - during the Soviet era a dump was arranged. Now the burial place is cleared, on its walls you can see a fresco depicting Saints Vladimir and Olga.

A lot of ancient architectural monuments were preserved in the territory of "Artek": the hotel "Eagle's Nest", the building of the communication center, the greenhouse, the pump room and others. They were erected at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries.

Even older buildings are in the eastern part of the camp. Their names are associated with the names of the owners of local lands: Metalnikovs, Wiener, Gartvis, Potemkin, Olizar. Now the buildings continue to function as premises for economic and cultural needs.

In the western part of the "Artek" you can admire the ruins of the Genoese fortress, which protects the local coast in the period from the XI to XV century. In the rock of Dzhenevez Kaya, on which the structure was erected, there is a tunnel pierced to observe the sea.

Natural objects

Ayu-Dag, or Bear Mountain, is a popular tourist site and a symbol of the southern coast of the Crimea. The eastern border of the "Artek" rests on it. Thanks to this mountain the camp is protected from strong winds blowing from the sea. Ayu-Dag firmly established itself in the Artek people's consciousness as part of the culture and life of the famous camp. The first inhabitants of the "Artek" made an ascent to this mountain and left a message for the next shift in the huge hollow of a century old oak growing in the forests of Ayu-Dag. Bear-grief is devoted to many songs and poems.

In the books by Ilyina Elena "Bear Mountain" and "The Fourth Height" narrates about the adventures of Artek people during campaigns to this mountain. Bear cub - the symbolic designation of Ayu-Dag - became one of the mascots of the camp "Artek", to receive it as a gift was a great honor for the guests of honor of the camp. The comic ceremony "Initiation into the Artek people" is still traditionally held on the slopes of the famous mountain.

The surroundings of the camp "Artek" are decorated with two sea cliffs. They are called "Adalars", and they are also a symbol of the Crimean peninsula. Each detachment at the end of the shift is traditionally photographed against the background of these rocks.

Also worthy of attention are "Shalyapinskaya rock" and "Pushkin grotto." These remarkable objects are connected with the life and life of our two remarkable compatriots.

Parks

Parks are the true adornment of the international children's center. Their significance was emphasized by the founder of the camp, Solovyov. Park construction began even before the construction of a children's health resort in the tract "Artek". The camp, whose Crimean splendor of nature is striking in its colorfulness and variety, is decorated with various kinds of bushes and trees. On the territory of the "Artek" grow sequoia and pine, cedar and cypress, magnolia and oleander. Here the olive grove rustles and the blooming lilac is fragrant. Alleys and paths are weaved into a whimsical pattern, supplemented by the stern silhouettes of stone stairs. "Artek" parks are filled with shrubs clipped in the form of funny animals, they have real green labyrinths, in which you can really get lost.

In the "Garden of Friendship", located in the camp "Azure", grow 48 cedars, planted by children from forty-eight countries. They symbolize peace and friendship between peoples of different countries.

Artek parks are monuments of landscape art.

"Artek" in the art of cinematography

Since its foundation, Artek has been actively used for filming various films. Thanks to the abundance of sunny days in the year, the diverse exotic flora, the mountainous terrain, the picturesque seashore, the affinity of the Gorky film studio and the free children's mass meeting, the Crimean coast of the "Artek" camp has become a favorite place for domestic filmmakers. Here the pictures were taken: Captain Blood's Odyssey, The Pirate Empire, The Andromeda Nebula, Hearts of Three, Svaty-4, Hello, Children !, The Three, The Quest for Captain Grant and many Others.

What should I do to send a child to the Crimea?

Children's Camp "Artek" invites everyone to rest. Children aged 10 to 16 are accepted here. From June to September (in the summer), children from 9 to 16 years old can rest here. Before the arrival of the children, the tour must be paid in full by bank transfer or by cash. Children before settling in the camp should undergo an in-depth medical examination, the result of which will be a medical map of Artek's sample. In addition, you need to bring a photocopy of your passport or birth certificate.

When settling in the camp, young guests should be provided with: two pairs of shoes for the season (during the period from October to April - waterproof and warm), room slippers, sports shoes, bathing and sports suits, socks. Also, children should have with themselves items of hygiene: soap, toothbrushes, combs and handkerchiefs. "Artek" is a camp whose Crimean healing climate will have a beneficial effect on the health and well-being of your children.

How to get to Artek?

A huge territory in 208 hectares is occupied by Artek. The map of the camp is provided for study in this article. To get to this children's center, you first need to come to the city of Simferopol. On arrival, the camp administration must be warned in advance - 7 days before arrival. It is necessary to inform in writing about the time of arrival, the number of people, the flight number or the number of the train and the car. Then they will meet you, take you to the camp, and, if necessary, provide food and accommodation in the base-hotel of the youth center "Artek" in Simferopol. To arrive it is necessary strictly in the terms specified in the permit. Tickets for return travel are purchased at the expense of visitors to the camp. "Artek" is a camp, the comments about which cause a desire to visit it.

Time and cost of living

The cost of the camp "Artek", that is, living in it, varies depending on the time of the year and the number of days spent in it. Standard term of stay in the ICC is 21 days. Accommodation for three weeks in the period from December to May will cost 27,000 rubles. The price of staying in the camp in June and September ranges from 35,000 rubles. Up to 49,000 rubles for the same period. The most expensive are the July and August vouchers, their price reaches 60,000 rubles for 21 days. If the child for some reason leaves the camp ahead of time, then the money for overpaid days does not return. "Artek" - camp, the prices for accommodation in which are quite high, but they are due to the costs of maintaining and developing the IDC.

Additional services of the camp "Artek"

In addition to recreational and recreational functions, Artek ICC is committed to:

• In the event of a child's illness, provide him with food and appropriate medical care right up to the time of recovery.
• Provide a small guest with a uniform for the season (excluding underwear, shoes and hats).
• Be responsible for the valuables delivered to the storage room.
• Ensure the inviolability of the money that the child will bring with him. For this purpose a personal account is entered into the name of each guest. Money is issued at the request of children. The amount that the children will have with them should be enough to buy souvenirs, take pictures, visit cafes and spend the return journey.
• Ensure the functioning of the school with a five-day working schedule. Homework to children will not be asked. For training you need to bring notebooks and pens.

International importance of "Artek"

Every year, children from different countries visit the Young Pioneer camp "Artek". In 1977, the guests of the festival "Let there always be sunshine" were children from 107 countries of the world! In the late nineties the tradition to hold such an event was renewed. The festival entitled "Let's change the world for the better" welcomes guests from all over the world every year. In 2007, this event was attended by children from thirty-six countries, in 2009 - forty-seven. In 2009, it was planned to receive children from seventy different states. At such festivals people from all over the world meet and share their cultural and pedagogical experience. The geography of countries, whose representatives come to Artek, includes not only the powers of the post-Soviet space, but the whole world (even some exotic states). The most pleasant thing in such events is to observe how quickly children from different countries find a common language. In this important matter, one of the vocations of the Artek ICC is one.