Belarus - Gomel
In August 2025, the Repin Academy participated in an event held by the Gomel State Art College (Гомельский государственный художественный колледж), located in the city of Gomel, Belarus. This opportunity allowed students to get to know the institution and the city.
The trip included around 12 different nationalities, among them Brazil, China, Macedonia, Armenia, Japan, Mongolia, Sweden, South Korea, and Russia, all students from the St. Petersburg Academy, in addition to students from the Gomel College itself.
We were warmly welcomed by Mrs. Zeybek Elena Talimonovna, the Director of the College, and by Mr. Stambrovsky Viktor Vladimirovich, a painting professor.
During the 10 days we stayed at the college dormitory, we had the opportunity to learn about the institution and its teaching methodology for painting and drawing. Additionally, we held a delightful welcome barbecue to celebrate the connection between the two institutions. The college director also introduced us to various tourist attractions with guided tours. At some of these places, we were able to paint beautiful landscapes.
Finally, a competition was held among the students to select the best works, which were exhibited at a cinema in the city of Gomel. At the same event, together with other friends, I conducted a Master Class where we demonstrated how to paint a portrait from a live model.
About the College:
The Gomel State Art College (Гомельский государственный художественный колледж) is a vocational educational institution specialized in visual and applied arts, located in the city of Gomel, Belarus. Founded in 1970, the college has established itself as a benchmark for the technical training of artists, designers, and restorers, combining Russian academic tradition with contemporary approaches. It offers 3 to 4-year courses in four main specialties: Painting (with an emphasis on easel, monumental art, and teaching), Decorative and Applied Arts (including weaving, ceramics, embroidery, and woodwork), Design (graphic and interior), and Artwork Restoration (focusing on paintings, wood, and metals).
The admission process requires completion of elementary or secondary education, in addition to a practical aptitude test that assesses skills in drawing, painting, and artistic composition. The institution features equipped studios, specialized workshops, a library with an artistic collection, and a gallery for exhibitions by students and guest artists. Its teaching staff consists of artists active in the cultural scene, ensuring education aligned with market demands and classical techniques.
The college maintains partnerships with art institutions in Russia, Ukraine, and Poland, regularly participating in international exhibitions and competitions.
Click here to visit the website of the Gomel State Art College (Гомельский государственный художественный колледж).
Елена Талимоновна Зейбек (Elena Talimonovna Zeibek) is the current director of the Gomel State Art College (Гомельский государственный художественный колледж), a position she holds with a trajectory of leadership and commitment to art education.
As director, she oversees the pedagogical programs, the teaching staff, and the artistic projects of the college, ensuring alignment with the educational standards of Belarus and the academic tradition in visual arts.
Her work focuses on maintaining the college's excellence in areas such as painting, design, applied arts, and restoration, in addition to promoting exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and partnerships with national and international institutions.
Стамбровский Виктор Владимирович (Viktor Vladimirovich Stambrovsky) is a professor of specialized disciplines at the Gomel State Art College (Гомельский государственный художественный колледж). As a teacher of technical and practical subjects, he works directly in the training of artists and designers, focusing on areas such as painting, academic drawing, artistic composition, or specific techniques of applied art — depending on his specialization.
