An educational adventure quest titled “In Search of the Long-winged Bird” took place in Kropyvnytskyi.
The initiative was organized by the Donetsk Regional Center for Tourism and Local History for Schoolchildren, which partnered with the “Unity for Hope” project implemented by IREX in Ukraine with support from the U.S. Department of State.
The event brought together both local children and children from the Donetsk region. After receiving all the necessary materials for the quest, the Center’s specialists created a platform for uniting young people, fostering their social adaptation, and providing emotional renewal.
The storyline transported participants to the year 2035, where they joined the main character, Sviatoslav, on a journey through the cities of Ukraine to save a rare bat. During the game, the children virtually “visited” six architectural landmarks: from the neo-Gothic church in Lviv to the Art Nouveau hotel in Luhansk.
Using 3D glasses, stylized expedition journals, and letters, participants deciphered complex codes and found keys to locks, which required critical thinking and coordinated teamwork.
The game format allowed the children to forge strong friendships, receive psychological support, and, through joint action, deepen their respect for Ukraine’s historical and cultural heritage. New knowledge and vivid impressions became an important step in bringing together the youth of Donetsk and Kropyvnytskyi.