Kateryna Kravchenko from Rivne won a gold medal at the international final of the GENIUS Olympiad held in the USA. The achievement was announced by Andrii Karaush, Chairman of the Rivne Regional Council.
Kravchenko has completed the 8th grade and has a special interest in environmental issues. The young student's accomplishment is considered a significant success for the Rivne region.
Kravchenko participated in the competition in the Art category. She presented her work titled "The Disappearance of Natural Landscapes," which depicts the destruction of natural areas caused by illegal amber mining.
The work was created using mixed techniques. The inspiration for the piece came from the student's own observations in areas where amber is extracted.
The award came as a result of the work addressing environmental issues through the language of art reaching the international final. This outcome highlights that a student from the region has gained global recognition.