The hero, a "time traveler," explores the value of art and for this, from 2046, he comes to the present day in the Urals, then moves to 1669 to the studio of the artist Rembrandt, where he paints his future masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son." Together with the hero, the viewer goes to 1941 - to the rear of Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg), where the "traveler" "participates" in unloading the arriving exhibits from besieged Leningrad and meets the announcer - the owner of the "Voice of Victory" - Yuri Levitan on his way home...

It's our time again. Teenagers walk around the Hermitage-Ural Center and look at the exhibits with interest, sharing their emotions and impressions. They only have to find out that it was Yekaterinburg that became the second home for the cultural treasures of the world from one of the main museums - the Hermitage. That for four long war years, dedicated employees carefully preserved them, so that already in the fall of 1945 - after Victory in the war - they could be presented again to visitors in their native walls in the city on the Neva. Together with the guys, the viewer will touch the masterpieces, learn the history of the secret evacuation of the Hermitage, little-known facts about how this special operation was prepared and how it took place. And as if Levitan's voice will sound live in a year: "Victory will be ours!"

What the lesson works with:
1) Motivation for studying the history of the country and significant historical facts about the feat of our country and our people during the Great Patriotic War;
2) Consolidating in the memory of young people the true essence and significance of historical events, including the Great Victory and the Nuremberg Trials, in which our country's participation was decisive and of which they, as Russians, can rightfully be proud;
3) Formation of respect for native culture and art;
4) Popularization of traditional Russian: love for the Motherland; family and cultural values; preservation of historical memory and historical heritage; reading history and exploits of compatriots.
5) Education, actualization of the need for the study of Russian and world art, career guidance in the field of traditional culture and historical science and education.

The main character, Andrey - 13 years old, while writing the essay "Letter to Grandfather" in the attic of his grandfather's house, falls asleep and from the present falls into the village of his great-grandfather - also a teenager - in 1941. And he needs to accomplish a small feat to save his grandfather's mother and other women from the village who are going to be sent to Nazi Germany. He "has to" become a hero. The most negative character in history is a traitor policeman. In general, it turns out to be a kind of tool for attracting the attention of children to the history of the country through family and personal identification with distant events... This is the only way it works with teenagers.

What the lesson works with:
1) Creating the prerequisites for teenagers and young people to study the history of their family, the history of the country, identifying themselves with the past of their family;
2) Popularization of traditional values: love for the Motherland; family as the basis of a happy life and a strong society; unity of culture; preserving the historical memory of the glorious deeds of our ancestors and the exploits of our compatriots;
3) Career guidance in the cultural and historical sphere.

A lesson based on the film #Letters to Grandfather is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal project "Patriotic Education" of the national project "Education".

As part of the events of the Film Festival "Heroes of the Big Country", implemented with the support of the Federal Agency for National Affairs, the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, Rossotrudnichestvo, the New Media Workshop, the Center for Humanitarian Practices and other partners We are providing educational institutions in all regions of the Russian Federation with access to a series of 13 motivating digital lessons with viewing and discussion of Award-nominated films that have an educational effect.

All presented film projects form in teenagers and young people an example image of a "hero of our time", a sense of involvement in the history, present and future of our country, foster sincere patriotism and a willingness to serve others, their big and small Motherland. Lessons using Prize films are extremely effective for dialogue with students on many important topics; they will help children form character and grow into integral, harmonious and responsible individuals. The films will convey to the children traditional values: kindness, philanthropy, courage, bravery, friendship, mutual assistance, family and raising children, respect for elders, knowledge, work; will show that anyone is capable of overcoming any life obstacles and hardships along the way.

Lessons can be taught based on any of the 13 films as part of special classes, class hours, social studies lessons, the surrounding world and other educational activities - at your discretion. Some of the films presented were previously approved by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and are recommended for showing to students. All full-length films have distribution certificates from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation marked by age.
Following the link you will find feature films (short and full-length) and documentaries, the copyright holders of which have granted the Strana Foundation the right to display in educational institutions.

Goals of digital lessons based on films of the Film Festival "Heroes of the Big Country":
1. Through movie characters, show how important it is to take responsibility for all events in your life;
2. Inspire children to develop their best human qualities and their strengths and talents;
3. Encourage children to master knowledge, to understand the world, to continuous creativity, sports and work.

The future has arrived. At least for the heroes of the film "Professions of the Future". And young age is certainly not a reason for them not to realize themselves and be inactive. Technology has arrived. And the time comes when even young guys have competencies in the most important areas and lead our country into tomorrow. You can't lag behind. No one. Are you ready for the future?

What the lesson works with:
1) Motivation for development, gaining knowledge;
2) Popularization of values: technological creativity; hard work; work for the benefit of society, region of residence, country;
3) Career guidance in the field of digital technologies.

The film "Professions of the Future" was used by schools in 89 regions of Russia. The film was published online and received over 6.6 million views.

The film will tell about two young people, 16 and 19 years old, who at that age have already become sought-after mentors for other children. They surprise with their inner world, high aspirations, culture of speech and level of knowledge in a variety of fields. The film will tell about the new challenges facing the country's science, and about the high need of advanced industries for highly educated personnel, which the main characters are working to educate. The film contains a lot of important information; the lesson will be useful for teachers themselves.

What the lesson works with:
1) Through the stories of heroes, children's peers, show students the opportunity for development and self-realization in the field of education and upbringing;
2) To motivate children to develop thinking and increase the level of knowledge, to lay the foundation for the formation of moral and volitional qualities, thanks to which they can achieve success in their future life;
3) Inform students about the development of nature-like technologies, about the challenges facing Russia and the world in science, about the importance of intensive study at a young age.

Students - guests of the Urals, being very young, were forced to grow up overnight when trouble came to their home, but, at the same time, they retained the will to live, the desire to learn and develop spiritually. They openly share their stories and their emotions. Such direct contact with peers, as well as with adult participants in the events, will help young people to reflect, think about their attitude towards their neighbors, towards their family, their country, about how important it is to develop critical thinking against the backdrop of a large amount of conflicting information on the Internet .

What the lesson works with:
1) Popularization of traditional universal values: philanthropy, kindness, empathy for the misfortune of others, indifference to the humiliation of the dignity and freedom of another person, readiness to come to the aid of another, personal responsibility for oneself and others, independence and well-being of the Motherland;
2) Motivation for personal growth, improvement of general culture, development of critical thinking and development of the skill of comprehensive, mature analysis of incoming information;
3) Formation of interpersonal communication skills and leadership qualities in students, which will further allow them to achieve success in their chosen field.

We recommend conducting a lesson-lecture for high school students, as well as for college and university students.

The film contains stories of young musicians of various genres. Someone from a village somewhere in the center of Russia feels the talent of a songwriter, someone works as a barista and has strong vocal abilities, and someone from the age of 6, under the strict guidance of Yuri Bashmet, cultivates the competencies of a performer. One city for one night will become their big stage where everyone can express themselves. Everyone has their own path, their own difficulties and overcomings. But the important thing is that they feel, what they like to do and, no matter what, follow their dreams.

What the lesson works with:
1) Motivation to demonstrate your talents, achieve results, and creative self-expression;
2) Popularization of values: active active life; human culture; public acceptance; hard work;
3) Career guidance for choosing professions in the creative industries.

The idea of holding an all-Russian Lesson of courage and feat #HeroesAre arose as part of the preparations for the First Russian Film and Internet Content Festival "Heroes of the Big Country".
The film contains four stories about heroes of the younger generation who accomplished real feats, which will be told by young actors. Schoolchildren learn about flight attendant Maxim, who saved passengers from the fire; private security lawyer Magomed, who did not lose his dignity and the honor of his people in difficult circumstances, and remained faithful to his oath; About the 10-year-old girl Yulia, who fearlessly fought the fire and saved her brothers and sisters, and about 15-year-old Timofey, who prevented his friend from drowning.

What the lesson works with:
1) Popularization of universal human values: friendship, mutual assistance, empathy, caring, readiness to help others, personal responsibility for oneself and others, for the place where you live.
2) Motivation for studying the nature of heroism and the stories of real heroes of the country;
3) Motivation to acquire first aid skills;
4) Career guidance for choosing professions focused on working in law enforcement agencies and helping people in emergency situations.

The lesson #Heroes of Peoples will show teenagers the deeds and actions of the same young guys who, in difficult times, show their best qualities and apply the knowledge acquired at school, or do things that improve the lives around them. The lesson is that good deeds are a consequence of a person's upbringing. So, one of our heroes from Iglino does good deeds every day and thereby saves his native village.

What the lesson works with:
1) Popularization of universal human values: friendship, mutual assistance, empathy, caring, readiness to help others, personal responsibility for oneself and others, for the place where you live.
2) Career guidance for choosing professions whose representatives serve for the benefit of society and the country, focused on safety from emergency situations, ecology, and nature protection.
3) Career guidance for the purpose of choosing professions focused on ecology, nature and the environment, protection of people and objects in emergency situations.

The lesson based on the film #Heroes of Peoples was created with the participation of the Federal Agency for National Affairs.

The film features several inspiring stories about Russian farmers.
The heroes of the film are young guys and city dwellers who preferred rural spaces to the office.
What challenges do our heroes face and where do they look for motivation?
What character qualities do you need to have in order to engage in difficult but soulful work?
A simple rural business or a profession with broad specialization and a high level of responsibility?

What the lesson works with:
1) Motivation for development, gaining knowledge, finding something you like;
2) Popularization of values: family values; friendship; hard work; creation; healthy eating; benefit to society;
3) Career guidance in the agricultural sector, as well as, in general, to find something interesting for yourself.