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 27 June, the Yelmai Park on the Kazanka River embankment was transformed into a space of opportunity, joy and creativity – the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival took place there. Supported by SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, it became truly special for hundreds of residents and visitors of Kazan of all ages! The festival programme included: fencing and archery masterclasses, circus skills lessons, the fascinating "World by Touch" workshop, movement training, creative classes in gingerbread painting and epoxy resin jewellery making, as well as vibrant theatre and circus performances. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Anastasia Starikova, project manager for "City Open to Everyone":</span><br> <em>"Through the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we strive to develop inclusive culture. The festival was a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which for two years, from 2022 to 2024, helped inclusive participants believe in themselves, and now we are creating an environment where they can apply their strengths. We are holding the festival in Tatarstan for the second time: last year it took place in Nizhnekamsk."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> From early morning, a festive atmosphere reigned in the park. At the sports area, active recreation enthusiasts enthusiastically learned the basics of fencing and archery. The sessions were led by true professionals: two-time world champion, European and Russian champion Nikolay Lukyanov and Master of Sports in archery, adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Elvira Kolesnikova, festival participant:</span><br> <em>"As the mother of a child with special needs, I was very interested in attending the festival. I was particularly interested in wheelchair fencing. Thank you for this event. It is very valuable to see examples of other people in the same situation. When they are shown on TV, there is still a certain distance, as if it is not about you. But here they are close by, real, and you can see that they are doing brilliantly. This example is very inspiring."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> In search of inspiration and new sensations, guests went to the "World by Touch" workshop – where they could feel how differently people perceive reality and what difficulties they face when sight is taken away. At the movement workshop, participants learned confident self-presentation, discovering new facets of themselves. Budding photojournalists learned the basics of photography, while creative souls immersed themselves in art workshops: painting gingerbread, making jewellery and experimenting with unconventional painting techniques. Young visitors enjoyed the face painting zone and treated themselves to candy floss, popcorn and ice cream. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The festival programme was filled with vibrant performances. The street circus "Le Bouffon" and its show "Old Circus" left no one indifferent. Every movement of the clowns was a warm memory from childhood. The circus workshop also drew a full house. There were many eager to learn the basics of circus arts, and there was enough space and equipment for everyone. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The actors of Mama's Theatre gave two touching family inclusive performances at the festival: the musical detective "The Scream of the Violin" and the play "Mum + Dad + Me". The troupe works in a unique genre where every festival guest became a full participant in the theatrical action. The audience remembered what it is like when another child arrives in the family, and together once again discovered the simple truth – with each new member, there is only more love in the family. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> Particularly touching was the performance of inclusive artists from Kazan. The audience gave a very warm reception to the pupils of the "Mogzhiza" theatre studio. The young artists were helped by their mums and dads. Together they sang songs, recited poetry and danced. Pupils of the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre gave festival guests a large multi-format show, which included: the animated series "Generous Shak-Shak", the karaoke clip "Tugan Yak" and artistic and musical numbers. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> Visitors to the "Strong in Spirit" photo exhibition by inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel got to know the inspiring stories of people who turned limitations into opportunities and achieved high results in sport, profession and art. The exhibition "Children with Autism. Spread Your Wings" from the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre reminded us how important it is to support and unlock everyone's potential. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, a prize draw was held, and winners received valuable prizes. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> An important part of the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival programme was professional development. In partnership with the "Good Kazan" project, an "Opportunities Fair" operated throughout the day. Visitors could learn about job vacancies, write CVs and prepare for interviews, and receive legal advice. There was also information on how to get free training in a new profession from the "Together for Good" foundation. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The festival was also visited by Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin. He noted that events of this format occupy an important place in the city's social development strategy. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan:</span><br> <em>"Today, I would like to thank SIBUR, in the person of its General Director. We have been implementing many programmes together for a long time. Our venue today, as part of the Yelmai children's park, is another project reflecting our care for those who need this help: people with disabilities, our children and the adult population. Thanks to such projects that SIBUR is implementing in the field of inclusion, we are becoming more united, and the city is becoming kinder and better. I call on other industrial enterprises to join this work. Of course, times are difficult, but it is precisely in such difficult times that everyone needs to come together."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Airat Safin, General Director of SIBUR in Tatarstan, noted that the company attaches particular importance to partnership in social initiatives in the regions where it operates:</span><br> <em>"SIBUR launched the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme in 2016. Its main goal is to maintain connections between enterprises and the cities where they operate, and to create additional opportunities for people's development. This venue shows that everyone has the opportunity not only to express themselves in creativity or sport but also to receive help in finding a job."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival continues the "You Can Do Everything" project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. It involved public figures, artists, athletes and bloggers with disabilities. Together with SIBUR volunteers, they helped those who had experienced disability to find a foothold, to gain motivation not just to get through each day but to live life to the fullest. During this time, 13 motivational meetings were held in the cities where the company operates, with more than 1,100 people taking part. The "Formula for Good Deeds" programme has been helping people unlock their potential in various fields – from creativity to professional development – for 10 years. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival in Kazan is another important step towards creating an inclusive environment where stereotypes about disability are broken down, a culture of acceptance is formed, and every participant has a chance to shine. </p> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

On Saturday 27 June, the Yelmai Park on the Kazanka River embankment was transformed into a space of opportunity, joy and creativity – the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival took place there. Supported by SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, it became truly special for hundreds of residents and visitors of Kazan of all ages! The festival programme included: fencing and archery masterclasses, circus skills lessons, the fascinating "World by Touch" workshop, movement training, creative classes in gingerbread painting and epoxy resin jewellery making, as well as vibrant theatre and circus performances.

Anastasia Starikova, project manager for "City Open to Everyone":
"Through the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we strive to develop inclusive culture. The festival was a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which for two years, from 2022 to 2024, helped inclusive participants believe in themselves, and now we are creating an environment where they can apply their strengths. We are holding the festival in Tatarstan for the second time: last year it took place in Nizhnekamsk."

From early morning, a festive atmosphere reigned in the park. At the sports area, active recreation enthusiasts enthusiastically learned the basics of fencing and archery. The sessions were led by true professionals: two-time world champion, European and Russian champion Nikolay Lukyanov and Master of Sports in archery, adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova.

Elvira Kolesnikova, festival participant:
"As the mother of a child with special needs, I was very interested in attending the festival. I was particularly interested in wheelchair fencing. Thank you for this event. It is very valuable to see examples of other people in the same situation. When they are shown on TV, there is still a certain distance, as if it is not about you. But here they are close by, real, and you can see that they are doing brilliantly. This example is very inspiring."

In search of inspiration and new sensations, guests went to the "World by Touch" workshop – where they could feel how differently people perceive reality and what difficulties they face when sight is taken away. At the movement workshop, participants learned confident self-presentation, discovering new facets of themselves. Budding photojournalists learned the basics of photography, while creative souls immersed themselves in art workshops: painting gingerbread, making jewellery and experimenting with unconventional painting techniques. Young visitors enjoyed the face painting zone and treated themselves to candy floss, popcorn and ice cream.

The festival programme was filled with vibrant performances. The street circus "Le Bouffon" and its show "Old Circus" left no one indifferent. Every movement of the clowns was a warm memory from childhood. The circus workshop also drew a full house. There were many eager to learn the basics of circus arts, and there was enough space and equipment for everyone.

The actors of Mama's Theatre gave two touching family inclusive performances at the festival: the musical detective "The Scream of the Violin" and the play "Mum + Dad + Me". The troupe works in a unique genre where every festival guest became a full participant in the theatrical action. The audience remembered what it is like when another child arrives in the family, and together once again discovered the simple truth – with each new member, there is only more love in the family.

Particularly touching was the performance of inclusive artists from Kazan. The audience gave a very warm reception to the pupils of the "Mogzhiza" theatre studio. The young artists were helped by their mums and dads. Together they sang songs, recited poetry and danced. Pupils of the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre gave festival guests a large multi-format show, which included: the animated series "Generous Shak-Shak", the karaoke clip "Tugan Yak" and artistic and musical numbers.

Visitors to the "Strong in Spirit" photo exhibition by inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel got to know the inspiring stories of people who turned limitations into opportunities and achieved high results in sport, profession and art. The exhibition "Children with Autism. Spread Your Wings" from the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre reminded us how important it is to support and unlock everyone's potential.

In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, a prize draw was held, and winners received valuable prizes.

An important part of the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival programme was professional development. In partnership with the "Good Kazan" project, an "Opportunities Fair" operated throughout the day. Visitors could learn about job vacancies, write CVs and prepare for interviews, and receive legal advice. There was also information on how to get free training in a new profession from the "Together for Good" foundation.

The festival was also visited by Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin. He noted that events of this format occupy an important place in the city's social development strategy.

Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan:
"Today, I would like to thank SIBUR, in the person of its General Director. We have been implementing many programmes together for a long time. Our venue today, as part of the Yelmai children's park, is another project reflecting our care for those who need this help: people with disabilities, our children and the adult population. Thanks to such projects that SIBUR is implementing in the field of inclusion, we are becoming more united, and the city is becoming kinder and better. I call on other industrial enterprises to join this work. Of course, times are difficult, but it is precisely in such difficult times that everyone needs to come together."

Airat Safin, General Director of SIBUR in Tatarstan, noted that the company attaches particular importance to partnership in social initiatives in the regions where it operates:
"SIBUR launched the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme in 2016. Its main goal is to maintain connections between enterprises and the cities where they operate, and to create additional opportunities for people's development. This venue shows that everyone has the opportunity not only to express themselves in creativity or sport but also to receive help in finding a job."

The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival continues the "You Can Do Everything" project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. It involved public figures, artists, athletes and bloggers with disabilities. Together with SIBUR volunteers, they helped those who had experienced disability to find a foothold, to gain motivation not just to get through each day but to live life to the fullest. During this time, 13 motivational meetings were held in the cities where the company operates, with more than 1,100 people taking part. The "Formula for Good Deeds" programme has been helping people unlock their potential in various fields – from creativity to professional development – for 10 years. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival in Kazan is another important step towards creating an inclusive environment where stereotypes about disability are broken down, a culture of acceptance is formed, and every participant has a chance to shine.

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On Saturday 27 June, the Yelmai Park on the Kazanka River embankment was transformed into a space of opportunity, joy and creativity – the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival took place there. Supported by SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" programme, it became truly special for hundreds of residents and visitors of Kazan of all ages! The festival programme included: fencing and archery masterclasses, circus skills lessons, the fascinating "World by Touch" workshop, movement training, creative classes in gingerbread painting and epoxy resin jewellery making, as well as vibrant theatre and circus performances.

Anastasia Starikova, project manager for "City Open to Everyone":
"Through the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we strive to develop inclusive culture. The festival was a logical continuation of the 'You Can Do Everything' project, which for two years, from 2022 to 2024, helped inclusive participants believe in themselves, and now we are creating an environment where they can apply their strengths. We are holding the festival in Tatarstan for the second time: last year it took place in Nizhnekamsk."

From early morning, a festive atmosphere reigned in the park. At the sports area, active recreation enthusiasts enthusiastically learned the basics of fencing and archery. The sessions were led by true professionals: two-time world champion, European and Russian champion Nikolay Lukyanov and Master of Sports in archery, adaptive CrossFit athlete Natalya Ryzhova.

Elvira Kolesnikova, festival participant:
"As the mother of a child with special needs, I was very interested in attending the festival. I was particularly interested in wheelchair fencing. Thank you for this event. It is very valuable to see examples of other people in the same situation. When they are shown on TV, there is still a certain distance, as if it is not about you. But here they are close by, real, and you can see that they are doing brilliantly. This example is very inspiring."

In search of inspiration and new sensations, guests went to the "World by Touch" workshop – where they could feel how differently people perceive reality and what difficulties they face when sight is taken away. At the movement workshop, participants learned confident self-presentation, discovering new facets of themselves. Budding photojournalists learned the basics of photography, while creative souls immersed themselves in art workshops: painting gingerbread, making jewellery and experimenting with unconventional painting techniques. Young visitors enjoyed the face painting zone and treated themselves to candy floss, popcorn and ice cream.

The festival programme was filled with vibrant performances. The street circus "Le Bouffon" and its show "Old Circus" left no one indifferent. Every movement of the clowns was a warm memory from childhood. The circus workshop also drew a full house. There were many eager to learn the basics of circus arts, and there was enough space and equipment for everyone.

The actors of Mama's Theatre gave two touching family inclusive performances at the festival: the musical detective "The Scream of the Violin" and the play "Mum + Dad + Me". The troupe works in a unique genre where every festival guest became a full participant in the theatrical action. The audience remembered what it is like when another child arrives in the family, and together once again discovered the simple truth – with each new member, there is only more love in the family.

Particularly touching was the performance of inclusive artists from Kazan. The audience gave a very warm reception to the pupils of the "Mogzhiza" theatre studio. The young artists were helped by their mums and dads. Together they sang songs, recited poetry and danced. Pupils of the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre gave festival guests a large multi-format show, which included: the animated series "Generous Shak-Shak", the karaoke clip "Tugan Yak" and artistic and musical numbers.

Visitors to the "Strong in Spirit" photo exhibition by inclusive photographer Dmitry Verfel got to know the inspiring stories of people who turned limitations into opportunities and achieved high results in sport, profession and art. The exhibition "Children with Autism. Spread Your Wings" from the "Wings of Good Kazan" centre reminded us how important it is to support and unlock everyone's potential.

In addition to creative gifts, festival guests also had tangible rewards to look forward to. Throughout the day, a prize draw was held, and winners received valuable prizes.

An important part of the "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival programme was professional development. In partnership with the "Good Kazan" project, an "Opportunities Fair" operated throughout the day. Visitors could learn about job vacancies, write CVs and prepare for interviews, and receive legal advice. There was also information on how to get free training in a new profession from the "Together for Good" foundation.

The festival was also visited by Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin. He noted that events of this format occupy an important place in the city's social development strategy.

Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan:
"Today, I would like to thank SIBUR, in the person of its General Director. We have been implementing many programmes together for a long time. Our venue today, as part of the Yelmai children's park, is another project reflecting our care for those who need this help: people with disabilities, our children and the adult population. Thanks to such projects that SIBUR is implementing in the field of inclusion, we are becoming more united, and the city is becoming kinder and better. I call on other industrial enterprises to join this work. Of course, times are difficult, but it is precisely in such difficult times that everyone needs to come together."

Airat Safin, General Director of SIBUR in Tatarstan, noted that the company attaches particular importance to partnership in social initiatives in the regions where it operates:
"SIBUR launched the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme in 2016. Its main goal is to maintain connections between enterprises and the cities where they operate, and to create additional opportunities for people's development. This venue shows that everyone has the opportunity not only to express themselves in creativity or sport but also to receive help in finding a job."

The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival continues the "You Can Do Everything" project, which was focused on motivation and psychological support for people with disabilities. It involved public figures, artists, athletes and bloggers with disabilities. Together with SIBUR volunteers, they helped those who had experienced disability to find a foothold, to gain motivation not just to get through each day but to live life to the fullest. During this time, 13 motivational meetings were held in the cities where the company operates, with more than 1,100 people taking part. The "Formula for Good Deeds" programme has been helping people unlock their potential in various fields – from creativity to professional development – for 10 years. The "City Open to Everyone" equal opportunities festival in Kazan is another important step towards creating an inclusive environment where stereotypes about disability are broken down, a culture of acceptance is formed, and every participant has a chance to shine.

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