On February 25, the Spanish Teachers’ Union “Russian word” held the XI All-Spanish Olympiad “Luch” on Russian language, literature, history and culture of Russia. The event was supported by the Russian House in Madrid and the Union of Russian Compatriots Organizations of Spain.
The “Luch” Olympiad for children and teenagers from bilingual and ethnic families, as well as foreign students who study Russian, has been held annually since 2013. Every year more and more children and teenagers from different regions of the country take part in it: Madrid, Almeria, Alicante, Valencia, Valladolid, Gandia, Mallorca, San Juan, Torrevieja and others. About 600 children studying Russian language and culture in the centers and circles of associations took part in the regional stage of the XI Olympiad.
The finalists received medals and memorable gifts. And the best of the best took home the “golden” cups of the winners.