Vocal choreography ensemble Stanislav Drobish “Valachobniki” from Belarussian  University of Culture and Art won Grand Prix in the V International Contest for Folklore Vocal Art “Как на речке было на Фонтанке“, with Chairman of the Jury - Prof. Vera Sivova.

Kaloyan Nikolov, president of the European Association of Folklore Festivals – EAFF has awarded 20 recommendations for participation at European and World Championships of Folklore and 2 vouchers of 300 Euro each.

Cultural forum was held from 24^th till 29^th of October, 2016 in St. Petersburg. Performers from 24 high schools and universities for folklore arts in Russia and another countries took part at the event.