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18a122Ark of TAsTearK oF TaSTE8allmmaannaaCCOur focus is not only on biodiversity, but also educational and communica- tion activities that promote a healthy lifestyle, and we work in collaboration with local newspapers. Among the various initiatives, “Cook with your grandparents” encouraged intergen- erational exchange and attracted lots of attention from the media. Also successful were the school gardens, which represent the cornerstone of food education and sensory educa- tion activities.But that’s not all. With the collabora- tion of a lecturer from the University of Vladimir, who works on the protection of historical and cultural landscapes in the Suzdal’ region, we launchedthe agro-ecological monitoring of the landscapes around the city and or- ganized conferences dedicated to landscape issues involving scientists, journalists, university students and lo- cal residents.local prideAnother area in which the convivium has been working is the defense of poultry biodiversity. Native Vladimir and Kholmogory breeds and trying to increase their numbers. Since we started, these breeds have been in- cluded in the Ark of Taste catalog and five family farms that breed Vladimir geese have formed an association. Their main task is to ensure the repro-