Gatchina, Russia – August 2024 – From 18 to 23 August last, Leaders at the Salesian Oratory in Gatchina went to the countryside, to the  house, for the eighth traditional annual meeting. 12 Leaders and Fr Andrej Porubchin, SDB, participated. During the six days, the Leaders carried out cultural activities, especially in the field of art and philosophy, and reflected on Saint Francis de Sales' "Introduction to the Devout Life". Quizzes, workshops, team games and much more were then held to increase the sense of unity among the Leaders. During the first and last evening there were also special moments of sharing, with songs around the fire and shared meals.