Why it is important to know the heroes of your native country, to honor the history of the Motherland and family, told the youth Hero of Russia, participant of the program "Time of Heroes", Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First Artur Orlov at the career guidance forum "Key to start". The meeting with schoolchildren and students took place on Cosmonautics Day at the National Center "Russia". The forum was held as part of the presentation of the national project "Youth and Children", launched on the initiative of the President of Russia. The event is organized by the Russian Society " Znanie "and the State Corporation"Roscosmos".

Artur Orlov spoke about the feat performed by his unit in 2022 during the SVO. The Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First stressed that this feat was made possible thanks to the courage and heroism of the personnel. Soldiers and officers performed under his command a task that, in fact, was impossible.

"A commander without personnel is nobody. Just like the director of an enterprise, the director of a school, or the head of a kindergarten. Let's be honest and honest: it's important that people trust you, otherwise they won't follow you," Artur Orlov shared his experience.

The Chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First also mentioned the names of heroes of the past years, who became an example of courage for him. Including the ace tankman Zinovy Kolobanov, who single-handedly destroyed 22 German tanks in battle during the Great Patriotic War. OrPyotr Gavrilov- the commander of the rifle regiment that took the first battle in the Brest Fortress.

"Isn't this an example for us, the foundation of what we have now? Everything new is a long-forgotten old. As long as we honor the memory of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers, remember our history, we will never be defeated. It is very important. And today our defenders are performing tasks in the free defense zone, fighting for every inch of the ground. We are in excellent conditions, where it is warm and bright - it is all thanks to them, and we should never forget about it."- said Artur Orlov.

He also said that the most important thing for him in the work of the chairman of the Board of the Movement of the First is to bring maximum benefit. It is important to help young people find their right way of life, not to turn away from it, especially in the face of the struggle for the minds of the younger generation from unfriendly countries. Artur Orlov noted that Russia now has unique opportunities for children to find themselves in many areas - sports, education, ecology, volunteering.

When asked what are the main human traits, Artur Orlov answered briefly:"The main qualities of a person aredignity, sincerity and trust."

Another participant of the meeting was the Deputy head of the Tyumen Higher Military Engineering Command School named after Marshal of Engineering Troops A. I. Proshlyakov, Hero of the Russian Federation Rustam Sayfullin. Commander Artur Orlov spoke with young people about important life values, such as a responsible attitude to one's work, helping one's neighbor, and respecting older generations.

"Parents and Homeland are not chosen. We have only one homeland, and we need to love and protect it. This year we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. We are the ancestors of the winners, and each of you sitting here has the winner's gene. My surname is Sayfullin, it is the surname of my family, my grandfather-defender of the Motherland. And I have no right to embarrass her. Just like you should only glorify your last name. The history of our country knows many heroes. They are in every family, so be sure to study your roots, " concluded the Defender of the Fatherland.

The career guidance forum "Key to launch" is dedicated to the Day of Cosmonautics and is designed to remind about the limitless possibilities of man. As part of the forum, the official presentation of the new national project "Youth and Children" was held and the official launch of the International Civil Participation Award #MyVmeste was announced.

Организатором презентации национального проекта «Молодёжь и дети» выступает Росмолодёжь совместно с Министерство просвещения России, Министерство образования и науки России, Госкорпорация «Роскосмос», Российское общество «Знание», АНО «Национальные приоритеты России», президентская платформа «Россия – страна возможностей», Движение Первых, Национальный центр «Россия», Добро.рф. Партнёры выездной программы: Холдинг «Газпром-Медиа», благотворительный фонд «Банк еды «Русь», Крутицкое Патриаршее подворье Русской Православной Церкви, Ресурсный центр «Мосволонтёр», интерактивный музей «В Тишине».