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What was the main topic of the project?

Ksenia Elizabeth Kivonen – Connection with music, creating an event for locals in the end of it.

Arseni Pronin - Music, conducting, team work.

Jelizaveta Korb - Music.

Liise Lugna – Music.

Erika Kuznetsova - Rhythm with signs.

Georgii Markovskii - Music.

What was the biggest learning moment for you?

Ksenia Elizabeth Kivonen – The biggest learning moment for me was to accept that everything can’t be always perfect and that we’re learning more & more through time. For me as for a singer was hard sometimes accept how my voice sounds, but in the end of the project I felt everything other way.

Arseni Pronin - The biggest learning moment for me was - how necessary is team work in musical ensemble. Conductor and every musician can do nothing without anyone else.

Jelizaveta Korb - I discovered that music is not hard to make and available for everybody. It is not hard and connects a lot.

Liise Lugna – How to connect with the music.

Erika Kuznetsova - The biggest learning moment for me was discovering how to truly be part of something bigger. Through music and rhythm with signs, I learned how to cooperate and connect with others so that we became one united group. We became a strong, supportive community that felt like a family. I made new incredible friendships and gained unforgettable experiences that will stay with me forever. This exchange brought me a lot closer to music and also gave me so much inspiration for my future.

Georgii Markovskii - We was learning how to play in orchestra and be a conductor as well.

Do you have any plans to continue being active in the field? If yes, in which way?

Ksenia Elizabeth Kivonen – Yes, Erasmus things it’s the part of my life I can’t live without this.

Arseni Pronin - Absolutely yes. I got motivated to play the guitar, which I had quit playing a couple of years ago and also I am always ready for trying new instruments).

Jelizaveta Korb - I had an inspiration of starting to learn how to play drums. I am thinking of improving myself in my musical skills.

Liise Lugna - Yes, I try to find a classical music teacher and practice.

Erika Kuznetsova - Yes, definitely! I'm really excited to take part in more youth exchanges and Erasmus+ programs in the future. This experience showed me how amazing it is to connect with people with different backgrounds and stories through music and shared activities. I know I want to keep being part of projects like this: learning, growing, and meeting new people along the way.

Georgii Markovskii - I didn’t consider about it yet.

Would you recommend this experience to your friends? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Ksenia Elizabeth Kivonen – Yes, that’s the best thing ever. It’s live changing, I have found truly me, true friends and even love on the project, so who knows what it can bring to you, but for me this is the best way of learning through some topics and people.

Arseni Pronin - Yes, because it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would recommend it to everyone, not just my friends, because it's a great opportunity to make new friends and discover other cultures. The topic of music is fascinating for everyone, regardless of their playing skills. Last but not least the accommodation placement is secluded. We had a forest, wild animals and sounds of nature, what helped to get involved in the process.

Jelizaveta Korb - Of course I would!!! I enjoyed everything, the environment, people, facilitators and activities.

Liise Lugna - Yes, but very open minded people, bc there were bad sides as well.

Erika Kuznetsova - Definitely! I would 100% recommend it to anyone. It really helped me become more confident, open-minded, and just overall happier. I met amazing people, tried new things, and stepped out of my comfort zone in the best way possible. It’s an experience that helped me grow without even realising it.

Georgii Markovskii - Yes, it was really great project. The combination of studying and cultural exchange was perfect.

Other comments or anything else you would like to share? You can answer in your mother tongue, if you want!

Arseni Pronin - No other comments, everything was great!

Jelizaveta Korb - This project was extremely unique. I wish I could live it through once again or come back for the second part..

Erika Kuznetsova - яратисько улонэз!

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This Project was financed by European Commission’s Erasmus + Programme

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