The Participation of the President Mr. Gilles Ratia, in the III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Beekeeping as an integrating element for the sustainable development of the agrarian sector” of the Luhansk National Agrarian University

The President of the International Federation of Beekeeping Associations Apimondia, Mr. Gilles Ratia, participated in the III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Beekeeping as an integrating element for the sustainable development of the agrarian sector” of the Luhansk National Agrarian University in keeping with the Program of the Official Visit of Apimondia President to Ukraine agreed upon with the Secretariat. The Conference was held on 9 April 2013.

The beekeeping fair was arranged within the framework of the Conference. Mr. President visited the fair before his report at the Conference. The beekeepers of Donetsk and Luhansk Regions participating in the fair came to the University in order to present their production and the achievements in beekeeping and to participate in the III International Scientific and Practical Conference. Mr. Gilles Ratia was very interested in seeing the exhibits and talking to the exhibitors. Many beekeepers visited the master class of the President, organized by the Organizing Committee on 15 July 2011 during his previous visit to Ukraine, and eagerly waited for his report at the Luhansk Conference. Many of them are going to visit the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress to be held 29 September – 4 October 2013 in Kyiv.

The III International Scientific and Practical Conference “Beekeeping as an integrating element for the sustainable development of the agrarian sector” started at 11:00 in the University Concert Hall. The Conference was organized by the Luhansk National Agrarian University with the assistance of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress, the NGO “Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeeping”, and the Beekeepers’ Association of Luhansk Region and with the support of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. The Rector and the professors of the Luhansk National Agrarian University participated in the work of the Conference.

Over 700 persons visited the Conference. These were the beekeepers of the Donbas Region (comprising of Luhansk and Donetsk Regions), the professionals and amateurs, the members of the NGO “Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeeping”, the Beekeepers’ Association of Luhansk Region and other Donbas beekeeping associations, the lectors and postgraduates, the scientific workers and the students of the Luhansk National Agrarian University.

Russian company Trading House “Tentorium” is interested in promoting XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress in Russia and Ukraine

The meeting between the representatives of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress and the representatives of the Russian company Trading House “Tentorium” was held on 21 March 2013.

The representatives of the Organizing Committee were present at the meeting as follows: the President of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mrs. Tetiana Vasylkivska, the Technical Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Anatoly Kharkovenko and the Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Sergiy Shmulia.

The representatives of the company Trading House “Tentorium” were present at the meeting as follows: the Advisor to the President of the Company Mr. Alexander Dunin and the Director General of the company Mrs. Elvira Shaikhutdinova.

The company Trading House “Tentorium” produces and sells cosmetics and wellness goods based on beekeeping products. This is one of the largest CIS entreprizes that provides a wide range of apiphytoproducts to the consumers.

The conduction of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress in Kyiv is a great chance for many CIS companies to represent themselves globally, to find partners, potential clients and customers from Europe, to exchange their ideas and gain experience by communicating with the leading apispecialists of the world.

Understanding the perspectives provided for the participants of the Congress the company Trading House “Tentorium” is much interested in participating in ApiExpo 2013 and in comprehensive support and promotion of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress in Russian Federation.

The representatives of the company congratulated the NGO “Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeepers” with their win in the difficult struggle for the conduction of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress. They also expressed their endorsement of the dedicated work in terms of the Congress preparation.

The representatives of the company Trading House “Tentorium” emphasized the importance of such powerful international organization as Apimondia. The association has been working for the best of all the beekeepers of the world for over 100 years now, promoting and fostering the harmonization of high standards of the beekeeping production, popularizing honey and honey products among people and providing opportunity to the exchange of the ideas, innovations and information for everybody engaged in the industry.

The session of the Board and the General Meeting of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress

The session of the Board and the General Meeting of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress was held in the premises of Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products (Ukraine, 08162, Kievo-svyatoshinskiy district, Chabany village, Mashinobudivnykiv str., 7) on 13 March 2013.

The session was devoted to the discussion and recording the landmark results of the preparation of the Congress Programs and Projects in order to process the reports for Apimondia Executive Board.

The following Members of the Organizing Committee were present at the session:

The President of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress, The President of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress, The Head of the Board of Ukrainian Nongovernmental Organization “Brotherhood of Ukrainian Beekeepers” Mrs. Tetiana Vasylkivska

Technical Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Anatoliy Kharkovenko

Communications Coordinator of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Yuriy Riphyak

Tours Coordinator of the of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Serhii Pidmohylny

The Officer for the organization of the International Exhibition ApiExpo 2013 of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Anatoliy Tkachenko

The Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mr. Sergiy Shmulia

The Coordinator of the Science Conference of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Mrs. Nadia Luschak

The Coordinator of the External Communications of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress Ms. Katherine Idiatrova

The Heads of the Scientific Commissions of Ukraine of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apicultural Congress:

PhD Volodymyr Afanasenko the Head of the Scientific Commission of Ukraine Beekeeping for Rural Development, PhD Olga Yacenko the Head of the Scientific Commission of Ukraine Economy, M.D. Dmytro Senyshyn the Head of the Scientific Commission of Ukraine Apitherapy, PhD Marek Chmielevsky the Head of the Scientific Commission of Ukraine Bee health.

The Heads of the Companies cooperating with the Organizing Committee in terms of the Congress preparation, namely of the IEC, Alpaka, Stand Point, Terra Incognita, Scherp-Expo, Worldservice Group, Qubstudio, Chumakway.

The specialists of the Apicultural Academic Department named after Nestervodsky V.A. of the Education and Research Institute of Animal Science and Water Bioresources Mr. O. Losev and Mr. I. Golovetski were present at the session.

Commemoration of P.I.Prokopovych

The President of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apimondia Congress, Chairman of the Board of NGO “Brotherhood of Ukrainian beekeepers” Tetyana Vasylkivska, Deputy Chairman of the “Brotherhood of Ukrainian beekeepers” Serhiy Shmulya, Head of the Kyiv regional organization of  the “Brotherhood of Ukrainian beekeepers” Vitaliy Davydenko and Head of the Chernihiv regional organization of  the “Brotherhood of Ukrainian beekeepers” Petro Balash on July 7, 2012 visited home of the famous Ukrainian beekeeper P.I. Prokopovych and commemorated him in the village Palchyky, where he is buried. It has become a tradition in the "Brotherhood" before the birthday of the outstanding figure to put flowers on his grave, visiting the village of Palchyky.

Tetyana Vasylkivska spoke at the Forum of Ukrainian Affairs

The President of the Organizing Committee of the XXXXIII International Apimondia Congress on the invitation of the General Secretary of the World Congress of Ukrainians Stephan Romaniv on March 24, 2012 attended the first Forum of Ukrainian Affairs.