Today, April 23, the assembly hall of Building 11A of the Belarusian National Technical University once again became a magnet for student talent. A concert by creative groups from the BNTU Department of Culture, "Time of Youth: In the Rhythm of New Ideas," was held here on a grand scale. It was organized as part of the Republican Student Art Competition "Art-Vacations-2026."
The lights dim, and images of our beloved university appear on the screen. Words are uttered about a place where everyone can be themselves and where you always feel safe. The audience pauses, listening to the pulse – the heart of the Polytechnic University beating in a single rhythm. Continuing the established rhythm, the folk brass band performed under conductor Pavel Krivokhizha, setting a solemn tone for the entire evening.
A university is, above all, people and their shared history. The stage recalled the generations of students who were the first to build the young country's factories, who fought fearlessly at the front during the Great Patriotic War, and who later went to the virgin lands to build entire villages as part of student construction brigades. Generations come and go, but one thing remains constant: the university always lives in sync with its country. This is precisely what Nadezhda Kobyak and Anton Kramich, soloists from the "Vlyublennaya Dusha" vocal and pop studio, sang about in their musical number "You're in My DNA."
A special focus on the program was a return to the roots and national culture, transforming the stage into a veritable kaleidoscope of folk art. The People's Orchestra of Folk Instruments, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, performed Yevgeny Glebov's "Lyavonikh" masterfully under the direction of Alexander Ivchenko. The instrumental magic was supported by a poignant flute solo from Maria Vasilyeva in the composition "Lonely Shepherd." The khal was then enveloped in the beauty of unique Belarusian traditions, performed by the Kahanachka folk song ensemble, the Druzhba dance group, and the powerful polyphony of the BNTU folk choir.
From grand historical themes, the concert smoothly transitioned to intimate themes. Reflections on the value of one's home were reflected in the song "My Home" by Elvira Khomich, a soloist of the vocal and pop studio. Arina Kolesova recited a heartfelt poem dedicated to the image of the Belarusian woman. The evening also brought aesthetic delight to the audience, including the SaTrAP folk theater with its enigmatic production of "Neznayomka" (The Unknown) and the folk violin ensemble under the direction of Olga Krivokhizha. The ensemble performed the adagio from the ballet "The Little Prince," and first-year soloist Alina Pechnikova also performed her number. This was followed by a heartfelt composition by Anton Kramich, who performed with the Resonance pop dance studio.
Young people always strive to bring something new, vibrant, and unconventional to the world. And creativity, in its multifaceted manifestations, gives us the opportunity to realize and bring to life the most unusual ideas. The concert featured the dance troupe from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Tango ballroom dance studio, and Dmitry Kuchinsky, representing the creative group "Harmony." The winners of the 2026 BNTU Spring Festival, soloist Polina Pashkevich and dancers from the Faculty of Instrument Engineering, also performed their triumphant routines.
The final chord of the celebration was the song "Million Voices" performed by soloists from the "Vlyublennaya Dusha" vocal and pop studio. This number united all participants and audience members in a single burst of joy.
The performance of the groups once again confirmed that behind every future engineer stands a bright, multifaceted individual capable of creativity and inspiration. And the best proof of this was the sincere applause from the audience and the positive feedback from the national jury.
