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Project "DobroAgroSchool" in Kazan: inclusive environmental education for children with disabilities

18 june 2026

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The Municipal Budgetary Cultural Institution of Kazan "Moskovsky Cultural Centre", with grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, has implemented the inclusive project "DobroAgroSchool", aimed at career guidance and social adaptation of children with disabilities through the development of practical gardening and plant cultivation skills.

The project, which became a logical continuation of successful environmental sessions in 2024–2025, combined educational format with real practice: at the Utritsky Park site, participants learned plant care, working with garden tools, the basics of ecology and teamwork. Over two months, a group of 10 children attended 28 sessions – 12 theoretical and 16 practical – as well as two field trips and three themed masterclasses, culminating in a harvest celebration with elements of floral creativity.

Nailya Mustafina, Director of the Moskovsky Cultural Centre:
"For us, 'DobroAgroSchool' is not just an educational programme, but an opportunity to create a safe, supportive environment for children with disabilities, where through work and interaction with nature they gain self-confidence, new skills and prospects for further professional growth. We are grateful to the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme for its trust and support: together we are taking a step towards ensuring that every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can find their place in life and feel their own significance."

The uniqueness of the project lies in its comprehensive approach: the combination of expert support (with the participation of the "Green Compass" Eco-School and the "Return to Soil" Association), partnership with the "Ostrovok Druzhby" family centre, and the involvement of neurotypical peers creates conditions for natural socialisation. Practical sessions in the renovated garden area, excursions to specialist plant growers and interactive learning formats allow participants not only to gain knowledge but also to apply it immediately in real conditions, forming primary professional competencies in the field of landscaping.

Yulia Orlova, mother of a participant, volunteer, employee of Kazanorgsintez PJSC:
"My daughter Ulyana was very much looking forward to the start of the session at 'DobroAgroSchool'. The classes with the eco-teachers engaged her from the very first minutes; it is clear that the programme is thoroughly thought out. My daughter found it interesting to work with plants, and she has become more careful with nature. I would note that Ulyana now even wants to grow things at home. It is noticeable that the programme takes into account the children's characteristics: everything is visual, clear and to the point. Huge thanks for this experience!"

Special attention in the project is given to environmental literacy and the development of soft skills: responsibility, discipline and the ability to work in a team. Upon completion of the course, participants had developed basic skills in handling garden tools, an understanding of the plant growth cycle and the fundamentals of ecological farming.









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The Municipal Budgetary Cultural Institution of Kazan "Moskovsky Cultural Centre", with grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, has implemented the inclusive project "DobroAgroSchool", aimed at career guidance and social adaptation of children with disabilities through the development of practical gardening and plant cultivation skills.

The project, which became a logical continuation of successful environmental sessions in 2024–2025, combined educational format with real practice: at the Utritsky Park site, participants learned plant care, working with garden tools, the basics of ecology and teamwork. Over two months, a group of 10 children attended 28 sessions – 12 theoretical and 16 practical – as well as two field trips and three themed masterclasses, culminating in a harvest celebration with elements of floral creativity.

Nailya Mustafina, Director of the Moskovsky Cultural Centre:
"For us, 'DobroAgroSchool' is not just an educational programme, but an opportunity to create a safe, supportive environment for children with disabilities, where through work and interaction with nature they gain self-confidence, new skills and prospects for further professional growth. We are grateful to the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme for its trust and support: together we are taking a step towards ensuring that every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can find their place in life and feel their own significance."

The uniqueness of the project lies in its comprehensive approach: the combination of expert support (with the participation of the "Green Compass" Eco-School and the "Return to Soil" Association), partnership with the "Ostrovok Druzhby" family centre, and the involvement of neurotypical peers creates conditions for natural socialisation. Practical sessions in the renovated garden area, excursions to specialist plant growers and interactive learning formats allow participants not only to gain knowledge but also to apply it immediately in real conditions, forming primary professional competencies in the field of landscaping.

Yulia Orlova, mother of a participant, volunteer, employee of Kazanorgsintez PJSC:
"My daughter Ulyana was very much looking forward to the start of the session at 'DobroAgroSchool'. The classes with the eco-teachers engaged her from the very first minutes; it is clear that the programme is thoroughly thought out. My daughter found it interesting to work with plants, and she has become more careful with nature. I would note that Ulyana now even wants to grow things at home. It is noticeable that the programme takes into account the children's characteristics: everything is visual, clear and to the point. Huge thanks for this experience!"

Special attention in the project is given to environmental literacy and the development of soft skills: responsibility, discipline and the ability to work in a team. Upon completion of the course, participants had developed basic skills in handling garden tools, an understanding of the plant growth cycle and the fundamentals of ecological farming.









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The Municipal Budgetary Cultural Institution of Kazan "Moskovsky Cultural Centre", with grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, has implemented the inclusive project "DobroAgroSchool", aimed at career guidance and social adaptation of children with disabilities through the development of practical gardening and plant cultivation skills.

The project, which became a logical continuation of successful environmental sessions in 2024–2025, combined educational format with real practice: at the Utritsky Park site, participants learned plant care, working with garden tools, the basics of ecology and teamwork. Over two months, a group of 10 children attended 28 sessions – 12 theoretical and 16 practical – as well as two field trips and three themed masterclasses, culminating in a harvest celebration with elements of floral creativity.

Nailya Mustafina, Director of the Moskovsky Cultural Centre:
"For us, 'DobroAgroSchool' is not just an educational programme, but an opportunity to create a safe, supportive environment for children with disabilities, where through work and interaction with nature they gain self-confidence, new skills and prospects for further professional growth. We are grateful to the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme for its trust and support: together we are taking a step towards ensuring that every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can find their place in life and feel their own significance."

The uniqueness of the project lies in its comprehensive approach: the combination of expert support (with the participation of the "Green Compass" Eco-School and the "Return to Soil" Association), partnership with the "Ostrovok Druzhby" family centre, and the involvement of neurotypical peers creates conditions for natural socialisation. Practical sessions in the renovated garden area, excursions to specialist plant growers and interactive learning formats allow participants not only to gain knowledge but also to apply it immediately in real conditions, forming primary professional competencies in the field of landscaping.

Yulia Orlova, mother of a participant, volunteer, employee of Kazanorgsintez PJSC:
"My daughter Ulyana was very much looking forward to the start of the session at 'DobroAgroSchool'. The classes with the eco-teachers engaged her from the very first minutes; it is clear that the programme is thoroughly thought out. My daughter found it interesting to work with plants, and she has become more careful with nature. I would note that Ulyana now even wants to grow things at home. It is noticeable that the programme takes into account the children's characteristics: everything is visual, clear and to the point. Huge thanks for this experience!"

Special attention in the project is given to environmental literacy and the development of soft skills: responsibility, discipline and the ability to work in a team. Upon completion of the course, participants had developed basic skills in handling garden tools, an understanding of the plant growth cycle and the fundamentals of ecological farming.