Russian Red Cross Irkutsk regional branch celebrated two interesting and very youth dates by hosting an action “Safety Day for Those in Love” which took place on February 13th at Irkutsk State National Research Technical Institute.

The action was held at the favorite branch and in the most informative format of “Informational Tent” that included two stages. At first stage students of Irkutsk State National Research Technical Institute were offered to pass mini exam on three subjects: “Reproductive Health”, “Sexually Transmitted Infections”, “HIV-infection”. Each participant was given a real credit card with a stamp and dean’s signature. Answers on each of the subjects were estimated appropriately by strict examiners - Irkutsk regional branch member staff and volunteers. But as opposed to real exams there was no one who failed (even who gave satisfactory answers). If a student could not find the answer, wise and kind “tutors” told him the true information and allowed to move to other subjects. After all the exams each participant was provided with informational materials to strengthen his knowledge in the future and sweet gifts.

Besides the exam everyone could express their opinion on what “Love is …” and leave it on the banner with the same title. It was only about to choose the size and the color of the heart, write down what love is on it and fix it on the banner and also answer our volunteer’s question “How to make your love safe?” and get preventional materials and a chewing gum “Love is…” as a nice surprise.

Everyone could participate in rapid HIV-testing hosted with assistance of Irkutsk branch nurse and Irkutsk regional AIDS and infectious diseases center. This event was a useful bonus of the action.

The action was attended by approximately 100 participants.