Students of the Oleh Olzhych Lyceum in Hanover, Germany.
Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration
As reported by Mykolaiv OVA
In September 2025, the students of Oleh Olzhych Lyceum named after Oleh Olzhych in Mykolaiv set off to Hanover, Germany, for an educational-cultural trip. The delegation included 12 students from grades 8–10 who study German intensively, and two teachers.
The main goal of the trip was to become acquainted with the culture and the education system of Lower Saxony, to improve German language proficiency, and to develop intercultural dialogue. During their stay, the students participated in various educational and cultural events and undertook a one-day excursion to Berlin, where they had the opportunity to meet Bundestag deputy Adis Akhmetovich and visit the capital’s landmarks.
“The main goal of the visit was to become acquainted with the culture and the education system of Lower Saxony, to improve German language skills, and to develop intercultural dialogue. During the stay, the students participated in educational and cultural events and also undertook a one-day excursion to Berlin, where they had the opportunity to meet Bundestag deputy Adis Akhmetovich and visit the capital’s landmarks.”
In Hanover, the students met with the Minister-President of Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, at the partner gymnasium. They presented the creative project “House” – posters with photographs and stories about life in Ukraine. The emotional presentation drew the politician’s interest and received high praise in the local media.
The pupils of Oleh Olzhych Lyceum lived with German families, which gave them a better opportunity to get to know the culture, daily life, and to forge friendly ties, as well as to practice German. Advisor to the head of Mykolaiv Regional State Administration Andriy Zinchenko took part in the “Hanover Region Open Days” and met with the head of the Department of International Cooperation and Development Policy of the State Chancellery of Lower Saxony, Thomas Nickel. The parties agreed to continue the partnership in the spheres of school, vocational, and higher education.
The trip took place within the framework of the international partnership between Mykolaiv Oblast and Lower Saxony.
Outcomes and Prospects
Overall, the trip strengthened intercultural exchange and opened new opportunities for future exchanges between educational institutions of Mykolaiv Oblast and Lower Saxony. In the future, joint educational initiatives, exchanges, and joint projects in the fields of education and culture are anticipated.
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