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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are pleased to offer you an excerpt from one of the most powerful speeches of Vladimir Megre. Have a pleasant reading.

Excerpt from the speech of V. N. Megre in Zurich (Switzerland)

Question from the audience:
How do you associate a hectare of land with the spiritual formation of man? Maybe the problem of farming is important for Russia but here in Europe this problem has already been resolved. We have gathered here to speak about spirituality.

Answer of V. N. Megre:
I mean a hectare of land used for creation of Kin's Domain, and some may think it's primitive. Apparently we need to speak about great sciences and spirituality because these are the main topics of this prestigious European forum. I know this because the organizers told me that in this auditorium there are many famous European innovators-educators, philosophers and writers, along with other important people, who are writing and thinking about spirituality. I do understand who is sitting in front of me and it is for this very reason that I speak about a hectare of land.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am absolutely sure that such notions as love and spirituality must have their material implementation.

A hectare of land that I bring fourth and that Anastasia is talking about - it is not just a piece of land. This is a space connecting you with the Universe. All the planets of the Universe will respond to this space and, consequently, to you. They will become your friends, assistants and co-creators.

Look at what is happening according to the laws of nature: even a simple flower, like a chamomile, is inseparably associated with the Universe, planets and the Sun. A flower opens its petals to the rising sun, and is closes them when the Sun goes down. They are united in harmony with each other. Trillions of miles and light years cannot separate them. They are together - the Great Sun in the sky and a small earthly flower. They both know that only together they are the creators of great harmony of the Universe.

However, each little grass responds not only to the Sun. They also respond to other planets, human beings and energy of their feelings.

There was an experiment conducted by scientists. They hooked up several sensors to an indoor flower sensing even the slightest energy impulse coming from the flower. People were entering the room in turn. One was just passing by, the other was coming up to the flower to water it and the third was tearing away little piece of the flower leaves. The sensors registered that when the person, who used to tear away pieces of leaves, was entering the room, the flower was turning nervous and the needle on the indicator was deflecting.

One can often see the phenomenon when the flowers are fading after man has left. So we understand that all plants respond to man. They may love or not love man and therefore pass their love or repugnance to their planets.

And now imagine that you have this space - a hectare of land. Not just a hectare of land with potatoes you grow for sale, but a hectare of land where you are creating something having a certain level of consciousness and spirituality. You have your own territory where all vegetation has been planted by yourself and not by men you hired. Each plant and grass love you; and those plants, those living creatures are capable of collecting for you all the best energies of the Universe; collecting and giving them away to you. Plants are using not only energy of Earth. You know that there are some plants that can grow without any soil at all.

Five thousand years ago the priests living in ancient Egypt created many religions. Those priests were ruling whole nations. They were the richest people of those times. Their basements were full of gold and jewelry and they mastered many secret sciences. Even the Pharaohs used to come to them for advice and money. And each of those high-ranking priests had his hectare of land, where no slaves were allowed to work. Those richest people, who mastered many sciences, knew the secret of a hectare of land. The walls of ancient temples of Egypt had the inscription "Do not take food from your slave". This is one example.

Here is another one. The senators of ancient Rome issued an edict that if a slave could do some farming, and has been given a plot of land, his master could sell him to another master only with land. And why did the Roman senators give land to some slaves? And sometimes even money so that they could build themselves a house? For one and only reason - to take 10% of the crop.

Both Egyptian priests and Roman senators knew which food was good for man. In no form or shape should we eat the food we are actually eating now - it is dead. There's a great difference between the berries you pick from the bush and eat right away and berries sold at the store. The thing is not only that they are old. They don't have any energy. They cannot feed human soul. To say nothing about our technocratic world, which created plants-mutants.

So, if you do not have your own hectare of land, there is no place where you can get the food that man deserves. Of course, you can buy some vegetables, but make no mistake - those vegetables were not grown for you. They were grown not for man at all. They were grown for money.

There is no sickness that can't be cured by the space of love created by your hands and soul.

Men are children of God. Flora and fauna, air and everything around us is God's creation. And all together it is nothing else but materialization of God's spirit. If a person calls himself highly spiritual, let him show materialization of his spirituality.

Just imagine that God is looking at us now. And he sees some of his children driving a streetcar, some building houses, some salespeople working at stores. But he did not create those professions. They are for slaves. God did not want his children to turn into slaves. And he created a wonderful world and gave it to his children - take it and use it! But one must understand this world - what is the Moon, and what is small grass called milfoil.

So what is a hectare of land than? Is this the place where man must work up a sweat? NO! This is the place where man should not work at all! This is the place man must use to rule the Universe. Tell me, who will please God more: someone driving a streetcar or someone, who has turned his little piece of land into paradise? Of course, someone who has turned his land into paradise.

Can we allow people to open their way to the space today and teach them how to develop Mars and Moon? No way! Because there will be weapons and waste, wars will break out just like on Earth. But Man has been created so that he could go to other worlds. This will happen only when man learns and develops the planet he lives on. The planets of the Universe will be mastered by means of psychotelepathy and not by means of technologies.

Man should understand where is the real beauty of the Universe.

Your Swiss city Zurich is considered to be beautiful. For a thousand times we can say it is beautiful. But what specifically makes it beautiful? Yes, it is very clean and many people look well provided for. But is the land covered with this asphalt also beautiful? Is it good that there are only few precious green islands? Is it good that a wonderful tree, cedar, is dying in your city's core? It can't breath because of smog and exhaust fumes. It's not only the cedar that can't breath and is dying. Man walking along the streets can't breath either.

We should realize what we have done to this planet. And we better speak in a simple language about it. Let us all take a little piece of land, collect all of our intelligence and spirituality and create a very little but specific paradise. Let each person turn a little piece of land on this big planet into a blooming garden materializing his spirituality, just as God did it. If millions of people in different countries do it, than the Earth will turn into a blooming garden and there will be no wars because people will be involved in great co-creation. And if Russians do set out to Switzerland or Germany, it will be just to enjoy the views of wonderful living oases and to adopt the experience of how to materialize genuine spirituality.

Unfortunately, Russia is striving to adopt everything from the West. Speaking of Western countries, the Russian politicians are using such words as "developed" and "civilized" and encourage catching up with their "development" and "civilization". Our politicians do not know yet that we can not only quickly catch up but also surpass. It will happen though if we run in the opposite direction.

By no means would I like to insult or play down the importance of your Western civilization. But we are talking about spirituality and we should be sincere to each other. Spirituality can't be measured only by material wealth or technical achievements. I am sure all of you here will admit that such one-sided and technocratic way of development of humanity is inevitably taking us to a disaster. You will also have to admit that you are leading in this race to the abyss and we are following you. Try to stop and think over what happened to our world. If you can absorb and realize it, than shout to those following you: "Stop! Don't run! There is an abyss here and we are already on the verge of it. Look for another way".

We all, together, should listen to our hearts and should pass from words about spirituality to its materialization. A hectare is a tiny spot on Earth. But millions of such spots will turn the whole planet into a blooming garden. Trillions of flower petals, happy smiles of older people and kids will tell the Universe:

"People of Earth are ready for the great co-creation."
"We are waiting for you", the planets of the Universe will answer. "We are waiting for you, worthy Son of God".
The new millennium has laid down the foundation of a great transformation on Earth. Tens of thousands of Russian families are already on the way to their hectare of land. Fathers and mothers, who really create a space of love for their children, are more spiritual than any of the most famous wise men that do nothing but speak about spirituality.

May the spirit of each person grow from this land as a beautiful flower or a tree with flavored fruit and may it happen on each hectare of our planet.

(There was an absolute silence after these words and then the audience burst into applause.)

Zurich, Switzerland

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Everyone together - in the Kin's Domain

Kuznetskiy rabochiy [Kuznetsk worker] Novokuznetsk city newspaper 12 April 2008

A life on the land, in the midst of nature, is now attracting a large number of people. They want cleanliness, space, freedom. Even Dmitriy Medvedev, the new, recently elected president of Russia, proposed to transfer vacant federal lands for single-family construction (and now that he has come to power, it is possible that he will turn this into law). Active Russians, however, who have become tired of life in the cities, are themselves realizing their dreams of a clean and healthy life, and not waiting for government decisions. Uniting in associations and individually, they are building a new life in new areas. One person calls himself a follower of the ideas of Vladimir Megre, the author of the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" series of books; another person, not calling himself anything, has hit upon the idea on his own that a life on the land is the most promising. Without attempting to divide Russians into "city dwellers" and "land workers," today we give the floor to one of those people who have already selected a "land-based" way of life for themselves.

Vladimir Klimanov, 27, an engineer at one of the city's scientific research institutes, became "infected" with the idea of kin's domains in 2000. We print his letter to the editor in an abbreviated form.

One work day I had a conversation with my colleague Aleksandr, who was preparing to leave the scientific research institute to set up his own taxi company. I remember the motivation for his departure to this day. He explained it like this: "I don't have my own apartment, and the time to start my own family is getting closer and closer, if it is not passing me by already. If I buy an apartment on credit now, even the minimum that I need, then by my calculations, I'll be able to pay it off only when I'm fifty years old. On the condition that there will be one child in the family." I will note that our salary is not the smallest in the city. And what is it like for those people who work for an "average" or "low" wage?

This is already the third year that I have been building my kin's domain, and now its structure is completely prepared. Approximately half a hectare (one domain is equal to one hectare) is occupied by a forest. A lake takes up six ares (at first I wanted nine-with an island in the middle and a pontoon crossing). A sunny glade with a lawn takes up seven ares. Garden beds take up one are (one is enough). Berry bushes occupy one are plus individual plantings over the entire parcel. The flower glade in front of the house takes up one are.

In fact, during this time I was able, alone, to build a two-story house (the second story is a mansard). The house is small, five by five metres (this is a thermal contour, like seven by ten), and is practically ready. There remains just a little to finish, and I will be living in it. It's big enough for three kids, and later I'm thinking of building a slightly bigger house, this is a joint project with my wife. I have only 70 families as neighbors, and many of them are building houses and bathhouses. Everyone knows each other, there is a lot of mutual help, after all, since we have come to the land, it is as if we are becoming related. But in the city I don't even know my neighbors on the same landing.

I am sure that the idea of creating kin's domains is the only way to provide the majority of the population of Russia with accessible housing. But can this idea be called a national one?

The concept of a national idea in our country appeared quite recently. Everyone remembers that there was a period in the development of our country when we almost assimilated a Western style of life. This period is now over. The country is on the rise. Something else was needed to unite us. The proposal was put forward to announce soccer as a national idea. But people who knew our soccer immediately said: it's better that we don't. Even though the position of soccer in the country is undoubtedly improving. But on the other hand, we now have national projects. One of these is the project of the low-rise Russia.

Where did the idea appear to spread the population of our country over the entire territory of Russia? I think it came from these same books by Vladimir Megre. In putting forward this project, I think the government took into consideration the reaction of the population. And it is most certainly positive.

This idea of creating a kin's domain consists of taking the best from the city and moving to a place with clean air, clean water, and clean food. In doing so, the new place should not assimilate the shortcomings of the city. Life on the domain should be better, including also the living conditions. I am making provision for an automatic washing machine and a heated lavatory.

Life in the domain is very interesting. But there is also something very unusual about it. In the summer I lived in my domain for three months. New abilities and phenomena began to appear. I want to tell you about two of them.

Even before my arrival in Novokuznetsk, I had a strong desire to learn how to sing. My voice was weak, and under the influence of the air of Novokuznetsk became even weaker. After three months of living in the domain, I unexpectedly noticed that my voice had become very strong. Moreover, the changes did not occur smoothly, but all in a rush. Since that time I have been singing. True, my singing technique is "shaky," but I'm not applying myself too much. The most important thing has happened.

Now the second incident. My mother came to visit me. She couldn't understand why I was doing all this. But I decided to show her the domain anyway. I decided that I would say nothing and I would ask nothing. How much of our relationship had we already spoiled with our quarrels! Let her see for herself. Would she understand or not? After she arrived, she dropped out of sight. Later she told me, "Suppose I wanted to see for myself what you're building?" And toward evening, she asked, "What do you need now for the construction, son?" I answered that the roof needed to be finished, the windows and doors were already here. They just had to be installed. She thought a bit longer and said, "I'll help you. I'll give you the money so you'll be able to do it before winter." And I managed to do everything.

Previously, my mother was the main opponent to these ideas. She didn't want to hear anything about it. Now our good relationship has returned, a relationship that didn't exist for many years. Now she says, "I'm going to move to live in the village at least, so I can be near your domain." Previously these changes seemed inconceivable to me. After all, for many years I attempted to convince my mother, but in vain. Then I realized that if you're going to argue, you'll achieve nothing. It's better just to show it, as you should, in silence.

We speak of a national idea, of kin's domains, but first and foremost these are conversations about our children. On the land you will become best friends with your children. Of course, not everything will be simple.

Vladimir Valiulin

That's right, you have to select the best from both worlds.

Kuznetskiy rabochiy [Kuznetsk worker] Novokuznetsk city newspaper
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Ringing Cedars of Russia in Omsk City

Settlers in Chernoozere

Our movement arose after the publication of Vladimir Megre's books, which have been combined in the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" series. At the present, all of Russia and the countries of the CIS have become involved, there are clubs in far-off foreign countries. (Contact information here.) We are not a sect, we have no leader or central administration, we do not worship anyone or anything, etc. All our activities are based on the inspiration received after reading the books in question, on the personal initiative of individuals.

The basic goal is the creation of Kin's Domains. A Kin's Domain is a parcel of land one hectare in size offered to each family or individual person who wants it, free, for life-long, inheritable ownership, with no right to sell it. On this parcel a house may be built, a garden, grove, a hedge may be planted, and a pond may be constructed. This is conducive to the creation of an ecosystem that does not require exhausting physical work from a person. Happy families should be living in this area, children should be born here. This is the type of place where your Kin will continue for centuries, admiring it blossoming in the spring and endowed with fruits in the summer. We are convinced that a similar co-existence of people in harmony with living nature, clean air fragrant with flowers, ecologically undamaged products, etc., will solve many of the problems of modern civilization. For people, at last, will appear their real Homeland. The problems of filthy water and smog-filled cities will vanish, diseases will disappear, there will be no more conflicts or catastrophes. People will be able to see where this insane modern life is leading, and turn aside slightly, and the entire Earth will be transformed into a blossoming garden. That same garden that was initially created by God and called by him Paradise, where his happy children should live.

We invite you to the "Meeting Friends" Festival. It will be held from May 11 through 18. Be sure to come.

People are invited to construct their own Kin's Domain.

1) Settlement in Chernoozere, City of Omsk, Sargatskoe District, 140 km from the city. Nearby is a forest, Lake Inbiren, the Irtysh River. For information please call 8-913-607-73-91 Andrey.

2) Settlement close to the city in the district of Gustafevo. Telephone: +79045814175 Tatiana.

Our contact information

e-mail: andre33_3@rambler.ru
8-913-607-73-91 Andrey Strelnikov
City of Omsk, Sargatskoe District, Chernoozere

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A YEARNING HEARTS GATHERING WILL TAKE PLACE
IN A SUBURB OF TYUMEN FROM JUNE 11 TO 15!

We invite all kind and good guests to our celebration-those who have not yet found their better halves, seek and don't lose hope!

This is the first time that a celebration on this scale will take place in our large city. We are expecting many guests, and we are therefore preparing ourselves with great joy and care.

It took a long time to choose the place for the gathering, but we had a thought: in Tyumen there is a picturesque spot with ancient pine trees and a stately river with steep banks. It is precisely here that the Sputnik Children's Health Camp is located, and therefore there will be abundant children's radiant energy. We can go beyond the territory of the camp at any time, make a large camp fire, greet the dawn and dusk, join a round dance, and sing songs beneath the starry sky. At the same time, it will be easier to resolve everyday issues regarding food and the accommodation of guests.

We shall eat in a cafeteria, the food will be vegetarian, three meals a day, with a varied menu. Experience has shown that when those attending a gathering do their own cooking, they are often upset if they miss something interesting when preparing food and washing dishes.

In addition, it will be convenient to accommodate those who come to the gathering with children in the children's camp. The children will be able to use the sports ground, they will be looked after by camp leaders and an experienced educator.

Participants in the gathering must bring with them the following: tents, sleeping-bags, mats, tea service for the evening bonfire, mosquito repellent if necessary, pretty kerchiefs (they will also come in handy for participation in games), folk costumes. We shall also be sincerely pleased to see those of you who touch people's hearts by playing musical instruments-bring your guitars, dulcimers....

You will be able to gladden people with the products of your handiwork-we shall set up a small market. At the market you will also be able to acquire other hand-made articles, books, disks, herbs, and cedar products.

The organized departure for the site of the festival is planned for June 11. We shall gather at 12:00 noon at the entrance of the railway station. We shall meet you with pink balloons.

REGISTRATION:

For the cafeteria it is necessary to submit an application 10 days prior to the beginning of the gathering regarding the precise number of persons. In addition, the organizers must know the quantity of groceries, drinking water, and stationery to buy, how many bonfires to plan and sitting places around them, the quantity of firewood.

Registration fee: 500 rubles for an adult, regardless of the number of days. Cost of participation: 650 rubles per day, 3500 rubles for the entire gathering (five days at 600 rubles per day).

Accommodation in tents, have sleeping bags and mats. The cost of accommodation in the building will be announced as a supplement. Adults who come with tents and sleeping bags pay for food, electrical power at the camp, the work of the cafeteria staff, and pay for training work and master classes. Payment is made for small children for accommodation in the cottages, food in the cafeteria, and for the work of the educator and camp leaders.

We are planning to rent a cottage in the camp for children up to seven years of age. The nights here are not the warmest, so it would be better for the young ones to sleep in a heated premises. Mothers will most probably sleep either in one bed with the child or have an individual place.

Participants planning to attend the gathering must fill out a form:

1. Surname, name, patronymic; where are you coming from.
2. Will children be accompanying you? How many?
3. Contact information: telephone number, e-mail address.
4. A short account of yourself, as about a god/goddess, your skills, talents, abilities!
5. A story-invitation. Create a vivid picture of the person you desire to meet, the person for whom your heart aspires! Call this person, write a colourful story how your soul has been seeking him/her in the expanses of this Universe! This will help you meet more quickly, more sincerely bring your beloved into your life! Someone, perhaps, will do this in verse.... (Bring your story with you to the gathering together with your photograph; you need not send it for registration.)

Registration of the participants will be by e-mail or telephone:
whiterock2002@mail.ru
Telephone: 8-919-936-36-00 Elena

Please send the money as follows:

Recipient's bank:
Branch No. 7215 VTB 24 (ZAO) INN 7710353606, KPP 720302001
Correspondent Account 30101810000000000943 at the GRKTs GU Bank of Russia for Tyumen Oblast, Bank Identification Code 047102943
Account number 40817810201150001438

To: Logunova, Elena Valentinovna

Or by money order:
New Children Centre, Kizhevatov Club, 1 Melnichnaya Street, City of Tyumen 625048

To: Logunova, Elena Valentinovna, Telephone: 89-088-746-743, 8-919-936-3600

Please advise of any money sent: whiterock2002@mail.ru
Or by telephone: 8-919-936-36-00

In your letter you must indicate the sender, the city, the amount.

Organizers and leaders of the gathering:

1. Elena Valentinovna Logunova. Director of the New Children Academic Centre for Recreational and Communicative Technologies. Organizer of Vedrussian festivals of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide), Troitsa (Whitsunday), Kolyada, John the Baptist's Day. Master classes: Popular Mass Walks, Symbolism of Russian Embroidery, Preparing a Folk Costume, Indigo's Children.
2. Elmira Skiba. Director of the Radosvet Research and Education Centre. Author of the books Shkola razumeniya [A school for understanding], Ekologiya mladenchestva [The ecology of infancy], Cherez vremya i prostranstvo [Through time and space]. Specialist practitioner in spiritual midwifery, the mother of four children, organizer of trips to pilgrimage sites in Russia, India, China, Sri Lanka.
3. Natalya Davydova. History instructor, practicing psychologist in the conducting of training programmes, festivals, native hearts gatherings.
4. Lyudmila Medyanikova. Specialist in landscape design, conducts the "Soul of the Native Garden" master class.
5. Alena Biyanova. Organizer of training systems in interpersonal communications, instructor for round dancing and dances of the peoples of the world, organizer of better-half gatherings 2006/07 in a suburb of Yekaterinburg, member of the Perezvon Folklore Centre, Yekaterinburg.
6. Andrey Ermolov. Organizer of a rope course, producer of cedar products.
7. Olga Viktorovna Vashkeva. Director of the Folklore Group of the Rodnik Club, Tyumen.
8. Men's Group of masters in slavyano-goritskaya fighting, a Slavic martial art.
9. Vera Ivanovna Bykova. Artist, specialist in Ural and Siberian house painting, khokhloma painted wooden utensils and furniture, and Gzhel ceramics, Tyumen.

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Rodovoe Settlement

Amid historical sites (23 km from Baranovichi), in a picturesque area, the story of a new settlement, called Rodovoe, has begun. The name, which means "ancestral" in Russian, was not chosen by chance, since the land was obtained by many of the settlers from their ancestors.

Three kilometres from the settlement is an ancient Orthodox church and the domain of Adam Mickiewicz. Svityaz Lake is 12 km from the settlement, 3 km away is a burial mound of the ancient Slavic town of Gorodishche, 7 km away is the ancestral domain of the landowner Tuganov, nearby are the tsarist defensive fortifications from the time of the First World War, all around there are rivers (excellent fishing spots), small streams, large forests (with areas containing mushrooms and berries), a cedar and pine forest, the land is fertile, it is an excellent place for beekeeping, the people are congenial.

The roads are good, nearby is the Baranovichi-Novogrudok Highway, we have electricity, it is 800 metres to the gas pipeline. We are waiting for new neighbors.

Brest Oblast, Baranovichi District
avita-klyb@mail.ru

+375-29-802-41-87 (Pavel)

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Diploma project.

Power-Efficient Community Center for a Village with Enhanced Ecological Status
(Chair Architecture of Residential and Public Buildings).

Research Advisor: Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Architect V. M. Chernatov
Designers: G. V. Senchenko and T. F. Sinegribova
Assistants: O. Shukova, T. Shuruho, E. Zharikova, G. Kozyrev

We have designed the project of the Kin's Settlement for the Republic of Belarus. The location was chosen in the Dzerzhinsky District of the Minsk Region, at the south border of Volma village. This territory is very picturesque due to its location on the Minsk upland, which is characterized by exceptional hilly terrain and, as s result very rich animal and vegetal life. Besides, the considered territory belongs to the ecologically clean part of Belarus, which has not been contaminated with radioactive waste of Chernobyl nuclear plant. Our project includes 70 plots because the plots assigned by the government are rather small nowadays. Only 40 ha have been allowed for the first settlement in the Minsk Region and 33 ha for the second. However, there are provisions for expansion of the territories. In general, there have been 9 ecological settlements established in the Republic of Belarus so far. The layout of the kin's domains has a very specific character, when a quarter of a hectare has both living and household outbuildings. This is because Belarus still has the limitations regarding linear dimensions of the construction plot. Pursuant to the building standards of Belarus, the construction of an individual house must be conducted at least 6 meters away from the red line (red line - is the borderline between the roadway and sidewalk). We think that the location of the house closer to the road is the most rational under the present conditions because fire safety regulations of Belarus require dividing the plot into two parts if the house is built in the center of the plot for the fire trucks to have access to the house in case of fire. It makes sense to have little ponds on each plot if they can be arranged into a certain system with flowage. It will not only allow changing of water but will also add beauty due to some carved bridges and decorations of little canals. In addition to that, the ecology of the country will only benefit from creation of such ponds. In Belarus there is a problem of everyday radon radiation, which is not exactly advertised nowadays, thus becoming even more dangerous. Radon is small doses is good. However, if permissible rates are exceeded, there is an emerging threat of cancer. In some places of Belarus the content of radon is 7 times higher than allowable limits (e.g. Mozyrsky district). This problem came into existence due to reclamation works in the country in the 20th century

As for the community center, it should be built in the geometrical center of the settlement because due to the large linear dimensions of the plots, the access zones to the community center become larger, which, in its turn results in the end domains being too far away.

When designing the settlement, we learned a lot about the history of our ancestors. We have come to a conclusion that it will be a good idea to have a small wood in the center of the settlement as our forefathers used to do. Each tree has its destination and, if selected properly, they can bring energy or relaxation and even help children in schooling. All buildings are supposed to be built of ecologically clean materials having the energy and warmth of life, the materials, which themselves are used in construction and the use of which completely or almost excludes factories and plants. Cardinal points, climatic conditions of the territory as well as prevailing winds (especially in winter) should be taken into account when designing the houses. For Belarus with its moderate continental climate and prevailing winter winds from the north-west, it is recommended that the total width of the house should be about 12 meters in order not to allow freezing of the house in winter. All storage rooms should face north in order to create a buffering protecting zone from cold. Windows are not recommended (or very small) on the walls facing north or northwest. The best location for a bedroom is the east side because this zone of the house will cool down from the sunlight thus creating a wonderful atmosphere for sleep.

We wish you all love and co-creation.
Alexander. Minsk.
E-mail: aaminsk@tut.by

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Projects for Anastasia ecovillages by students of the Belarusian National Technical University.

The Belarusian National Technical University has adopted the idea of ecovillages as a topic for teaching students. The students have already created ten projects for ecovillages, which the students and instructors have named "Anastasia." Moreover, if in the previous year the developers and initiators of the project were two female students, this year the initiators were the instructors and office of the dean.

By an agreement with the administration of the institution, the institution will give all projects to the Sotvorenie Organization of Minsk.

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THE NEW "FLOWER CHILDREN"

In our unsettled times, many people in different countries of the world have already realized that, in order to be a happy person, one does not need all that very much-simply to live in harmony with nature, with the world surrounding us. After all, today mankind has forgotten that it is necessary not only to take, but to give something back in return, that we cannot regard natural resources from the point of view of consumers. Nature may pay us back in kind. There are many examples. The soil of Moldova, once one of the richest black earths, is gradually becoming impoverished, the lands are becoming deserted. And it is needless to talk about the condition of our rivers, lakes, and parks...if each person would think about this even for a minute, then perhaps everything would be different....

There are people in Beltsy who are not simply thinking about this, but are working on making our world just a little more beautiful. They are attempting to transform our small Moldova into a wonderful and blossoming land. They are, in particular, the New Civilization Social Association. Its representative, Liliya Butuzova, told us of her ideas and shared her plans for the future.

I think that many have heard of the "Ringing Cedars of Russia" series of books by Vladimir Megre. It was precisely in order to implement the ideas described in these books that New Civilization was created in 2006.

"The purpose of our organization is the ecological renewal of nature: planting forests, cleaning rivers, lakes, and springs, drawing subterranean water sources to the surface. We are carrying out this part of our activities as part of the National Programme Against the Desertion of the Republic. Nature itself is showing us the mistakes of past times, when, in order to provide the Soviet Union with foodstuffs, enormous forest areas were unthinkingly cut down. Agriculture was carried out in accordance with intensive technologies, and those who have even a small parcel of land can confirm that the expenditure of labour often exceeds the value of the harvest received. We began to wonder, could a person live in harmony with nature? Live without destroying nature, but help it provide us with all we need?

"We found a solution in the creation of ecovillages. The essence of these villages is that each settler would have a parcel of land one hectare in size. On this parcel, the settler would build his or her own home from ecologically pure materials, plant a small woods, garden, and dig a pond." To corroborate the truth of her words, Liliya showed me a film of these domain villages in Russia. People who have tired of the urban hustle and bustle and polluted air are abandoning the city and rushing out to nature, to their native land. They are creating their own small, comfortable domains, are lovingly planting gardens and raising animals (but not for meat). And how they are building homes! Only using natural materials! They are gathering their friends, nearest and dearest, and relatives and, helping each other, are building together. And not just like that, out of necessity: someone wants a wooden framework, someone else a perfectly round house. They also approach the design of the interior in an original manner. In the summer they occupy themselves with their vegetable gardens, with housekeeping. In the winter, when more time is available, they are involved in needlework, sewing, reading. "Three ecovillages are already being created in Moldova, organized by people who became interested in Anastasia's ideas. Two of them are located not far from Kishinev, and the third is in Glodyanski District, near the Hundred Hills nature preserve. That is a bit too far away for us, and we want to create a kin's ecovillage closer to our city, and also attract other interested people to work and create together with us. I realize that without a definite amount of money in one's pocket this is complicated to carry out, but that is why our organization exists, to help people realize their projects with the least amount of expense. We have a lot of information videos and books, which tell how to raise plants without exhausting digging, without weeding, even without watering, when each plant, including weeds, helps another plant to grow. And the taste of these plants becomes something completely different. While the yield from each are, for example, is larger, and it is more diverse than in the case of the usual cultivation of the land."

Among them are Christians, and yogi, and followers of other faiths. But, as in any movement, spiritual development is very important-it raises a person to a higher level, gives a person the opportunity to understand himself or herself, attain peace, strength, and self-assurance. They do not have their own religion, there are no obligatory rites or idols; their ideas are based on studies of psychology and are directed toward each individual becoming simply a Person: a Person who has been able to change his or her life, relying more on his or her own strength, knowledge, and thoughts, not afraid to be honest and open, kind and happy, in order to live consciously and bestow love and warmth on those who surround him or her.

"How you are is also the way the world is around you. This is how you view it. I view this world as bright and wonderful. My world, my image is bright. How you view your life, how you think, has enormous significance. After all, what are we seeing now? People are criticizing the government, the mayor's office, their bosses, instead of taking even a bit of responsibility on themselves and thinking what they themselves can do. As a result, they are creating this conflict-filled, aggressive world where we now live. I would like to invite all people simply to dream. Dream of a bright, happy future, dream about those ruling forces that they want to see. There will be parliamentary and presidential elections next year. If each person even for several minutes a day would simply thing about how he would like to see the future president, then that is the type of person who will occupy the position. I don't remember which great person said that 'a nation has the go