A decorative and applied arts exhibition by craftswoman Nadezhda Starodumova has opened at the central district library. It is worth noting that the residents of Lepel are already familiar with the work of this talented craftswoman, as this is not her first exhibition. Nadezhda Viktorovna has presented visitors with interesting gifts, numerous interior items, charming handmade trinkets, and toys. She works as a labor education teacher at the Polsvizh Secondary School and passes on her experience to her students. On this day, her students came to support the craftswoman and say warm words to her. Some items were created together during lessons. And now they proudly walk past the joint creation of their hands, understanding that there is a piece of their labor in it. Such events attract visitors who love and appreciate exclusive handmade work. And here, it must be said, precisely such people have gathered. During the event, a dialogue emerged with helpful advice on how best to create this or that item. I have concluded for myself that an exhibition is a place where one can draw inspiration for gifts for loved ones, and pleasantly spend time among interesting people, where even a lonely guest will become part of a large company of kind people. Natalya KHROPOVITSKAYA.