Students of the Junior Diplomatic Academy at the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth visited the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As part of the cooperation agreement between the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine and the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth, students of the Junior Diplomatic Academy visited the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Oleksandr Kyrychenko, Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy, delivered an engaging and insightful lecture to students who have chosen a future in diplomacy. He spoke about the Academy’s work, its early leadership, and the key aspects of preparing professionals for diplomatic service.

“This is an extremely valuable and relevant project for Ukraine today. Above all, it is a project about the country’s future. The challenges our nation is currently facing will pass, making way for peaceful recovery and a bright, hopeful future. In that future, diplomats and public servants will play a key role. This project is designed to prepare the next generation for careers in diplomacy,” said Oleksandr Kyrychenko.

In his conversation with the students, the Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine highlighted that the Junior Diplomatic Academy provides essential foundational skills, including effective communication, the ability to hold meaningful conversations, and engage in discussions, all of which are key qualities for a modern diplomat.

He also emphasized the importance of international etiquette, noting that courtesy is a fundamental trait of any well educated individual. The Junior Diplomatic Academy helps establish these core diplomatic skills and values.

A highlight for the students of the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth was the экскурсия of the historic building of the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine. During the visit, they learned about the renowned architect Oleksandr Beretti and discovered that the building is considered a key architectural landmark, situated at the boundary of two historic parts of the city from the Kyivan era, the City of Volodymyr and the City of Iziaslav.

According to Rita Kosiak, Deputy Director of the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth, “We were truly impressed to see so many motivated and forward thinking young people who choose to dedicate their free time to learning and self development. Ukraine needs educated, patriotic, and culturally aware public servants who will represent the country’s interests on the international stage in the future.”

The project is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine, the Department of Education and Science of the Kyiv City State Administration, and the Department of International Relations of the Kyiv City State Administration.