In Moscow, adults and children know that 11th of November is Energy Saving Day!



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Each year the International Day of energy conservation, as proposed by program SPARE in 2008 is been marked in Russia and it is certainly becoming more popular in all educational institutions in Moscow. Kindergartens, Schools, Colleges, Universities celebrate this day of good deeds and it is quite popular to see institution publishing information and photos about the actions, the lessons on energy conservation, business games, and practical activities in their institution. on their websites The main objective of the new thematic festival is to promote among Muscovites methods of rational use of resources and promote the development of renewable energy sources. 

 The Day of energy conservation has become a common celebration for Muscovites to an extent that anyone can type in Internet search engines bearing the words, and will see a huge number of educational institutions that have on their websites related piece and pictures about their adapted version of the event. This activity is largely due to the fact that the regional coordinators and active SPARE program groups have successfully used a variety of innovative methods for the promotion of energy conservation and efficiency among children and adults.

To further add some innovation to the program, Professor Vladislav Shinkarenko has made energy-saving tips in verses and called the book "Energy from nothing" and actively promote it among the least popular. The constant work of the active SPARE kindergartens group contest themed drawings and photographs, the constant publication of humorous themed pictures via blogs and networks have made it popular among kids. Through this, we have achieved the goal of getting kindergartens and families with young children involved in the processes of conservation of heat, water and resources.

Educational sessions on energy saving for 4-10 classes have become popular among students. With the help of Methodists Russian Socio Ecological Union and the NGO "Viola" technique training sessions and demos have been developed to support the program. Lidiya Povzikova, a biology teacher of school number 2129 holds classes on energy efficiency, not only in a few schools in Moscow, but also promoting them through practical exercises and excursions to Moscow City Environmental Centre "Vorobevy gory".
Marina Suhopyatkina, a physics teacher at school number 1256 is the initiator of the work on energy efficiency with the older students. Students of this school are using business games to create videos and raise the real issues of the school district for local officials. For example, in 2015, an active group of the school investigated the causes of traffic congestion on the road near their school.  The students analyzed the situation of air pollution and waste of resources and the use of gasoline. Pupils of SPARE-school made quantitative estimates of this situation and calculated the additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere per day, month, and year. They compiled the video and posted it on YouTube. The Energy Saving Day School students and teachers met with the local administration and held a roundtable.

Thematic concerts, competitions, business games, competitions were held in many educational institutions in Moscow November 11, 2015.

Authors: Vladislav Shinkarenko, professor, vice-president of the International Academy of Informatization
Lydia Povzikova, biology teacher school number 2129 in Moscow
Marina Suhopyatkina, a physics teacher at school number 1256 in Moscow

Bamidele Oni, Director, Green Impact International, (Nigeria International Volunteer editor for NGO Viola, Russia)

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