The school
currently has over 100 students, 20 of whom are orphans. The children are aged from
2 to 16. The school offers near-home-like conditions and runs education programs. It is important
that the children at the school are introduced to social useful labor and given
guidance for pursuing specific professions in the future. 
The students also have time for art. They demonstrated their artistic skills during the theatrical performance “The New Year's Forest - A Place of Wonders.” According to the teachers, the children had been preparing for this celebration for a long time, and the guests brought them gifts for their good behavior and hard work.
Fourteen-year-old Yaroslav has a responsible role - he plays a clown in the performance. “Dreams come true in the New Year, so it’s my favorite holiday. I dream that everything goes well for my loved ones,” shared Yaroslav. The boy said he loves putting together jigsaw puzzles, so it would be great if a kind wizard left a box with a new puzzle under the tree for him.
Sixteen-year-old Diana admitted that she still believes in Father Frost. “Today I’ll be dancing, and I also sing. This New Year, I would like to be together with my family,” she said.
Not only the actors in the play, but all the children took part in the vibrant celebration, gathering together in round dances by the Christmas tree, singing along to songs, and clapping warmly. The adults delighted the children with sweet treats.
“I want to thank you and your teachers for this performance. You’ve allowed us to take a little break and immerse ourselves in the magical atmosphere of the holiday. I hope you behaved well this year and that all your wishes came true. I want you to continue listening to your hearts in the coming year, and to have so much happiness that it spills over onto everyone around you,” Dmitry Krutoi congratulated the children on the upcoming New Year.
As for the main gift for the institution, it was a certificate for purchasing medical equipment. The gift for updating the material and technical base was presented to the residential school’s director by Mogilev Oblast Governor Anatoly Isachenko.
