Array ( [ID] => 531 [TIMESTAMP_X] => 2021-03-11 15:07:42 [IBLOCK_ID] => 5 [NAME] => Текст новости EN [ACTIVE] => Y [SORT] => 500 [CODE] => DESCRIPTION_EN [DEFAULT_VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => [TYPE] => HTML ) [PROPERTY_TYPE] => S [ROW_COUNT] => 1 [COL_COUNT] => 30 [LIST_TYPE] => L [MULTIPLE] => N [XML_ID] => [FILE_TYPE] => [MULTIPLE_CNT] => 5 [TMP_ID] => [LINK_IBLOCK_ID] => 0 [WITH_DESCRIPTION] => N [SEARCHABLE] => N [FILTRABLE] => N [IS_REQUIRED] => N [VERSION] => 2 [USER_TYPE] => HTML [USER_TYPE_SETTINGS] => Array ( [height] => 200 ) [HINT] => [VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] => <p style="color: #0f1115;"> On Saturday 29 August, Lenin Square in Kstovo welcomed hundreds of guests. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival (0+) was held with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, and brought together three formats: sport, creativity and art. All activities were free and adapted for visitors with different needs. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> At the festival's sports zone, two-time world champion Nikolay Lukyanov conducted a series of fencing masterclasses. Under his guidance, guests picked up foils for the first time and were able to compete in agility with the renowned athlete. Master of Sports and adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova taught visitors archery. Participants from the Dzerzhinsk public organisation of wheelchair users "ParaPlan" organised and held a series of boccia tournaments – a precision ball game. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Elena Snezhko, Head of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme:</span><br> <em>"The festival became a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. Together with public figures, artists, athletes, bloggers and SIBUR volunteers, we helped those who have experienced disability to find a foothold and inner motivation. We held 13 motivational meetings, reaching more than 1,100 people. The festival in Kstovo is a significant step towards an inclusive society where everyone has the chance to showcase their abilities, and myths about disability give way to a culture of acceptance."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The creative workshops were busy until the evening. Guests created terrariums, made jewellery from epoxy resin, painted gingerbread biscuits and decorated magnets. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> At the "Freedom and Self-Expression" zone, artists from the street circus "Le Bouffon" held a circus skills lesson for participants with different types of mobility, while actors from the "Country of Wonders" puppet theatre conducted an interactive acting masterclass. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> At the reportage photography masterclass led by professional inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel from Kemerovo, festival guests learned to capture dynamics in the frame and tell a complete story in a few photographs. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> For the youngest festival guests, a face painting zone was available. Children were also treated to candy floss, ice cream and popcorn. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Elizaveta Martemyanova, festival visitor:</span><br> <em>"I came to the festival from Dzerzhinsk. I really like the festival's atmosphere. I am sure that such events are very much needed; they really change the lives of people with disabilities. The inclusive workshop leaders are inspiring. Thanks to one such event, my life changed. Adaptive sport came into it: wheelchair racing, basketball, volleyball. The festival gives you the opportunity to try your hand at something new. Today I discovered fencing."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> An important part of the equal opportunities festival programme was professional development, so the "Opportunities Fair" operated without interruption. With the support of the inclusive employment office of the "Work in Russia" career centre in Nizhny Novgorod Region, visitors with disabilities received career advice, learned how to write CVs and prepared for job interviews. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Nikolay Dudukalov, General Director of SIBUR-Kstovo and RusVinyl:</span><br> <em>"For more than ten years, the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme has been developing the regions where the company operates. It is very important that the city is comfortable and interesting for everyone. And the equal opportunities festival is exactly about that. For some, it is their first stage; for others, an opportunity to try something new; and for others, a first step towards employment. We see how such projects change lives, and we are proud to be part of this movement."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The festival was a clear demonstration of the systematic work to create an inclusive environment in Kstovsky District, as explained by <span style="font-weight: 600;">Nikolay Nosov, Deputy Head of the Administration of Kstovsky District of the municipal formation of the city of Nizhny Novgorod:</span> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <em>"Creating an inclusive environment is always a priority in the interaction between society, business and government. In this sense, SIBUR's support has strategic importance for us. Thanks to this cooperation, long-term projects are being implemented in the district."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> Dmitry Verfel's open-air photo exhibition received hundreds of enthusiastic responses. The works, which captured the lives and achievements of people with disabilities in sport, creativity and public life, were very popular. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The main stage of the festival became the central point of attraction. The creative programme exceeded the expectations of even the most discerning viewers. The street circus "Le Bouffon" presented the show "Old Circus", which completely erased the boundary between performers and audience. Spectators themselves became assistants to the magicians and clowns. The performance of the Nizhny Novgorod Puppet Theatre "Country of Wonders" – "The Rhinoceros and the Giraffe" – brought genuine delight to children and tears of emotion from parents. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The inclusive duo "DNA" (Friends on Wheels) delighted guests with a lively and emotional performance. Mikhail Chetvertakov and Alena Bekisheva performed both well-known hits and new compositions. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, prize draws were held for guests and participants, with winners receiving valuable prizes. </p> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

On Saturday 29 August, Lenin Square in Kstovo welcomed hundreds of guests. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival (0+) was held with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, and brought together three formats: sport, creativity and art. All activities were free and adapted for visitors with different needs.

At the festival's sports zone, two-time world champion Nikolay Lukyanov conducted a series of fencing masterclasses. Under his guidance, guests picked up foils for the first time and were able to compete in agility with the renowned athlete. Master of Sports and adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova taught visitors archery. Participants from the Dzerzhinsk public organisation of wheelchair users "ParaPlan" organised and held a series of boccia tournaments – a precision ball game.

Elena Snezhko, Head of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme:
"The festival became a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. Together with public figures, artists, athletes, bloggers and SIBUR volunteers, we helped those who have experienced disability to find a foothold and inner motivation. We held 13 motivational meetings, reaching more than 1,100 people. The festival in Kstovo is a significant step towards an inclusive society where everyone has the chance to showcase their abilities, and myths about disability give way to a culture of acceptance."

The creative workshops were busy until the evening. Guests created terrariums, made jewellery from epoxy resin, painted gingerbread biscuits and decorated magnets.

At the "Freedom and Self-Expression" zone, artists from the street circus "Le Bouffon" held a circus skills lesson for participants with different types of mobility, while actors from the "Country of Wonders" puppet theatre conducted an interactive acting masterclass.

At the reportage photography masterclass led by professional inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel from Kemerovo, festival guests learned to capture dynamics in the frame and tell a complete story in a few photographs.

For the youngest festival guests, a face painting zone was available. Children were also treated to candy floss, ice cream and popcorn.

Elizaveta Martemyanova, festival visitor:
"I came to the festival from Dzerzhinsk. I really like the festival's atmosphere. I am sure that such events are very much needed; they really change the lives of people with disabilities. The inclusive workshop leaders are inspiring. Thanks to one such event, my life changed. Adaptive sport came into it: wheelchair racing, basketball, volleyball. The festival gives you the opportunity to try your hand at something new. Today I discovered fencing."

An important part of the equal opportunities festival programme was professional development, so the "Opportunities Fair" operated without interruption. With the support of the inclusive employment office of the "Work in Russia" career centre in Nizhny Novgorod Region, visitors with disabilities received career advice, learned how to write CVs and prepared for job interviews.

Nikolay Dudukalov, General Director of SIBUR-Kstovo and RusVinyl:
"For more than ten years, the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme has been developing the regions where the company operates. It is very important that the city is comfortable and interesting for everyone. And the equal opportunities festival is exactly about that. For some, it is their first stage; for others, an opportunity to try something new; and for others, a first step towards employment. We see how such projects change lives, and we are proud to be part of this movement."

The festival was a clear demonstration of the systematic work to create an inclusive environment in Kstovsky District, as explained by Nikolay Nosov, Deputy Head of the Administration of Kstovsky District of the municipal formation of the city of Nizhny Novgorod:

"Creating an inclusive environment is always a priority in the interaction between society, business and government. In this sense, SIBUR's support has strategic importance for us. Thanks to this cooperation, long-term projects are being implemented in the district."

Dmitry Verfel's open-air photo exhibition received hundreds of enthusiastic responses. The works, which captured the lives and achievements of people with disabilities in sport, creativity and public life, were very popular.

The main stage of the festival became the central point of attraction. The creative programme exceeded the expectations of even the most discerning viewers. The street circus "Le Bouffon" presented the show "Old Circus", which completely erased the boundary between performers and audience. Spectators themselves became assistants to the magicians and clowns. The performance of the Nizhny Novgorod Puppet Theatre "Country of Wonders" – "The Rhinoceros and the Giraffe" – brought genuine delight to children and tears of emotion from parents.

The inclusive duo "DNA" (Friends on Wheels) delighted guests with a lively and emotional performance. Mikhail Chetvertakov and Alena Bekisheva performed both well-known hits and new compositions.

In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, prize draws were held for guests and participants, with winners receiving valuable prizes.

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On Saturday 29 August, Lenin Square in Kstovo welcomed hundreds of guests. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival (0+) was held with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, and brought together three formats: sport, creativity and art. All activities were free and adapted for visitors with different needs.

At the festival's sports zone, two-time world champion Nikolay Lukyanov conducted a series of fencing masterclasses. Under his guidance, guests picked up foils for the first time and were able to compete in agility with the renowned athlete. Master of Sports and adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova taught visitors archery. Participants from the Dzerzhinsk public organisation of wheelchair users "ParaPlan" organised and held a series of boccia tournaments – a precision ball game.

Elena Snezhko, Head of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme:
"The festival became a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. Together with public figures, artists, athletes, bloggers and SIBUR volunteers, we helped those who have experienced disability to find a foothold and inner motivation. We held 13 motivational meetings, reaching more than 1,100 people. The festival in Kstovo is a significant step towards an inclusive society where everyone has the chance to showcase their abilities, and myths about disability give way to a culture of acceptance."

The creative workshops were busy until the evening. Guests created terrariums, made jewellery from epoxy resin, painted gingerbread biscuits and decorated magnets.

At the "Freedom and Self-Expression" zone, artists from the street circus "Le Bouffon" held a circus skills lesson for participants with different types of mobility, while actors from the "Country of Wonders" puppet theatre conducted an interactive acting masterclass.

At the reportage photography masterclass led by professional inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel from Kemerovo, festival guests learned to capture dynamics in the frame and tell a complete story in a few photographs.

For the youngest festival guests, a face painting zone was available. Children were also treated to candy floss, ice cream and popcorn.

Elizaveta Martemyanova, festival visitor:
"I came to the festival from Dzerzhinsk. I really like the festival's atmosphere. I am sure that such events are very much needed; they really change the lives of people with disabilities. The inclusive workshop leaders are inspiring. Thanks to one such event, my life changed. Adaptive sport came into it: wheelchair racing, basketball, volleyball. The festival gives you the opportunity to try your hand at something new. Today I discovered fencing."

An important part of the equal opportunities festival programme was professional development, so the "Opportunities Fair" operated without interruption. With the support of the inclusive employment office of the "Work in Russia" career centre in Nizhny Novgorod Region, visitors with disabilities received career advice, learned how to write CVs and prepared for job interviews.

Nikolay Dudukalov, General Director of SIBUR-Kstovo and RusVinyl:
"For more than ten years, the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme has been developing the regions where the company operates. It is very important that the city is comfortable and interesting for everyone. And the equal opportunities festival is exactly about that. For some, it is their first stage; for others, an opportunity to try something new; and for others, a first step towards employment. We see how such projects change lives, and we are proud to be part of this movement."

The festival was a clear demonstration of the systematic work to create an inclusive environment in Kstovsky District, as explained by Nikolay Nosov, Deputy Head of the Administration of Kstovsky District of the municipal formation of the city of Nizhny Novgorod:

"Creating an inclusive environment is always a priority in the interaction between society, business and government. In this sense, SIBUR's support has strategic importance for us. Thanks to this cooperation, long-term projects are being implemented in the district."

Dmitry Verfel's open-air photo exhibition received hundreds of enthusiastic responses. The works, which captured the lives and achievements of people with disabilities in sport, creativity and public life, were very popular.

The main stage of the festival became the central point of attraction. The creative programme exceeded the expectations of even the most discerning viewers. The street circus "Le Bouffon" presented the show "Old Circus", which completely erased the boundary between performers and audience. Spectators themselves became assistants to the magicians and clowns. The performance of the Nizhny Novgorod Puppet Theatre "Country of Wonders" – "The Rhinoceros and the Giraffe" – brought genuine delight to children and tears of emotion from parents.

The inclusive duo "DNA" (Friends on Wheels) delighted guests with a lively and emotional performance. Mikhail Chetvertakov and Alena Bekisheva performed both well-known hits and new compositions.

In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, prize draws were held for guests and participants, with winners receiving valuable prizes.

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