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Inclusive educational space "Mysterious North" opens in Nizhnevartovsk to introduce children to the culture of the Khanty and Mansi

23 july 2026

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The educational space, created specifically for children with disabilities, combines a play environment with ethno-cultural education, allowing pre-school children to engage with the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Yugra in an accessible format. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> During the project's operation, 120 children with disabilities took part, and 153 parents and legal guardians participated in accompanying activities. The pedagogical support for the project involved 27 specialists from the institution. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> A themed area was set up on the kindergarten grounds, combining traditional play structures with adaptive developmental modules. The space includes a replica of a northern chum (traditional dwelling), a sledge bench with busy-board elements, an interactive weather visualiser, and the musical instruments "Northern Rhythm" and "Winter Chime". Each element is designed with the special educational needs of the children in mind: from developing fine motor skills and sensory perception to immersion in the mythology, traditional crafts and calendar rituals of the Khanty and Mansi. Regular sessions and masterclasses allowed ethno-cultural education to be transferred from a theoretical plane into the format of live role-playing games. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Larisa Bondareva, Head of Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:</span><br> <em>"For us, it was fundamentally important to create not just a play area but a fully fledged developmental environment where every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can feel a connection to the history, nature and way of life of our region through play. Thanks to the support of the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we were able to equip the space with specialised modules that simultaneously develop cognitive functions, strengthen emotional well-being and foster respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> The implementation of the project has not only helped to popularise the ethno-cultural heritage of the region but also strengthened the social integration of children with disabilities into their peer groups. Through systematic sessions, excursions and shared celebrations, participants at the space learned the basics of traditional crafts, expanded their communication skills and developed a caring attitude towards the nature of the North. </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Alexandra Tarasova, Speech Therapist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:</span><br> <em>"The use of ethno-cultural material is a powerful stimulus for speech development. Through play with elements of the daily life of the peoples of the North, we enrich children's vocabulary with specific terms, work on the syllabic structure of words and develop phonemic awareness. For example, the rhythmisation of northern fairy tales or the verbalisation of household items during role-play turns boring speech therapy exercises into an engaging process. Children begin to use new words not because they 'have to', but because they have become part of their play world."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Gulnara Nigmatzyanova, Educational Psychologist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:</span><br> <em>"For our children, playing on the 'Mysterious North' educational space is a real adventure. When a child with developmental challenges picks up a tambourine or explores the texture of the sledge, their curiosity is sparked – something that is often difficult to stimulate in an ordinary setting. We see how, through ethno-cultural images, children's anxiety decreases, their concentration improves and, most importantly, they develop a desire to interact with their peers."</em> </p> <p style="color: #0f1115;"> <span style="font-weight: 600;">Natalia Grigoryevna Pazienko, representative of the parent community at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:</span><br> <em>"We saw for the first time how the history of our region can be so organically woven into a child's life. Previously, it was difficult for us to explain some cultural traditions to our son, but here he 'builds' a chum himself, plays instruments himself. The 'Mysterious North' project helped us grow closer: we took part in masterclasses together, and I watched my son open up, proud to learn something new about his small homeland."</em> </p> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

With grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk has successfully implemented the project "Mysterious North". The educational space, created specifically for children with disabilities, combines a play environment with ethno-cultural education, allowing pre-school children to engage with the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Yugra in an accessible format.

During the project's operation, 120 children with disabilities took part, and 153 parents and legal guardians participated in accompanying activities. The pedagogical support for the project involved 27 specialists from the institution.

A themed area was set up on the kindergarten grounds, combining traditional play structures with adaptive developmental modules. The space includes a replica of a northern chum (traditional dwelling), a sledge bench with busy-board elements, an interactive weather visualiser, and the musical instruments "Northern Rhythm" and "Winter Chime". Each element is designed with the special educational needs of the children in mind: from developing fine motor skills and sensory perception to immersion in the mythology, traditional crafts and calendar rituals of the Khanty and Mansi. Regular sessions and masterclasses allowed ethno-cultural education to be transferred from a theoretical plane into the format of live role-playing games.

Larisa Bondareva, Head of Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For us, it was fundamentally important to create not just a play area but a fully fledged developmental environment where every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can feel a connection to the history, nature and way of life of our region through play. Thanks to the support of the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we were able to equip the space with specialised modules that simultaneously develop cognitive functions, strengthen emotional well-being and foster respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples."

The implementation of the project has not only helped to popularise the ethno-cultural heritage of the region but also strengthened the social integration of children with disabilities into their peer groups. Through systematic sessions, excursions and shared celebrations, participants at the space learned the basics of traditional crafts, expanded their communication skills and developed a caring attitude towards the nature of the North.

Alexandra Tarasova, Speech Therapist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"The use of ethno-cultural material is a powerful stimulus for speech development. Through play with elements of the daily life of the peoples of the North, we enrich children's vocabulary with specific terms, work on the syllabic structure of words and develop phonemic awareness. For example, the rhythmisation of northern fairy tales or the verbalisation of household items during role-play turns boring speech therapy exercises into an engaging process. Children begin to use new words not because they 'have to', but because they have become part of their play world."

Gulnara Nigmatzyanova, Educational Psychologist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For our children, playing on the 'Mysterious North' educational space is a real adventure. When a child with developmental challenges picks up a tambourine or explores the texture of the sledge, their curiosity is sparked – something that is often difficult to stimulate in an ordinary setting. We see how, through ethno-cultural images, children's anxiety decreases, their concentration improves and, most importantly, they develop a desire to interact with their peers."

Natalia Grigoryevna Pazienko, representative of the parent community at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"We saw for the first time how the history of our region can be so organically woven into a child's life. Previously, it was difficult for us to explain some cultural traditions to our son, but here he 'builds' a chum himself, plays instruments himself. The 'Mysterious North' project helped us grow closer: we took part in masterclasses together, and I watched my son open up, proud to learn something new about his small homeland."

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With grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk has successfully implemented the project "Mysterious North". The educational space, created specifically for children with disabilities, combines a play environment with ethno-cultural education, allowing pre-school children to engage with the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Yugra in an accessible format.

During the project's operation, 120 children with disabilities took part, and 153 parents and legal guardians participated in accompanying activities. The pedagogical support for the project involved 27 specialists from the institution.

A themed area was set up on the kindergarten grounds, combining traditional play structures with adaptive developmental modules. The space includes a replica of a northern chum (traditional dwelling), a sledge bench with busy-board elements, an interactive weather visualiser, and the musical instruments "Northern Rhythm" and "Winter Chime". Each element is designed with the special educational needs of the children in mind: from developing fine motor skills and sensory perception to immersion in the mythology, traditional crafts and calendar rituals of the Khanty and Mansi. Regular sessions and masterclasses allowed ethno-cultural education to be transferred from a theoretical plane into the format of live role-playing games.

Larisa Bondareva, Head of Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For us, it was fundamentally important to create not just a play area but a fully fledged developmental environment where every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can feel a connection to the history, nature and way of life of our region through play. Thanks to the support of the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we were able to equip the space with specialised modules that simultaneously develop cognitive functions, strengthen emotional well-being and foster respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples."

The implementation of the project has not only helped to popularise the ethno-cultural heritage of the region but also strengthened the social integration of children with disabilities into their peer groups. Through systematic sessions, excursions and shared celebrations, participants at the space learned the basics of traditional crafts, expanded their communication skills and developed a caring attitude towards the nature of the North.

Alexandra Tarasova, Speech Therapist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"The use of ethno-cultural material is a powerful stimulus for speech development. Through play with elements of the daily life of the peoples of the North, we enrich children's vocabulary with specific terms, work on the syllabic structure of words and develop phonemic awareness. For example, the rhythmisation of northern fairy tales or the verbalisation of household items during role-play turns boring speech therapy exercises into an engaging process. Children begin to use new words not because they 'have to', but because they have become part of their play world."

Gulnara Nigmatzyanova, Educational Psychologist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For our children, playing on the 'Mysterious North' educational space is a real adventure. When a child with developmental challenges picks up a tambourine or explores the texture of the sledge, their curiosity is sparked – something that is often difficult to stimulate in an ordinary setting. We see how, through ethno-cultural images, children's anxiety decreases, their concentration improves and, most importantly, they develop a desire to interact with their peers."

Natalia Grigoryevna Pazienko, representative of the parent community at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"We saw for the first time how the history of our region can be so organically woven into a child's life. Previously, it was difficult for us to explain some cultural traditions to our son, but here he 'builds' a chum himself, plays instruments himself. The 'Mysterious North' project helped us grow closer: we took part in masterclasses together, and I watched my son open up, proud to learn something new about his small homeland."

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With grant support from SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk has successfully implemented the project "Mysterious North". The educational space, created specifically for children with disabilities, combines a play environment with ethno-cultural education, allowing pre-school children to engage with the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Yugra in an accessible format.

During the project's operation, 120 children with disabilities took part, and 153 parents and legal guardians participated in accompanying activities. The pedagogical support for the project involved 27 specialists from the institution.

A themed area was set up on the kindergarten grounds, combining traditional play structures with adaptive developmental modules. The space includes a replica of a northern chum (traditional dwelling), a sledge bench with busy-board elements, an interactive weather visualiser, and the musical instruments "Northern Rhythm" and "Winter Chime". Each element is designed with the special educational needs of the children in mind: from developing fine motor skills and sensory perception to immersion in the mythology, traditional crafts and calendar rituals of the Khanty and Mansi. Regular sessions and masterclasses allowed ethno-cultural education to be transferred from a theoretical plane into the format of live role-playing games.

Larisa Bondareva, Head of Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For us, it was fundamentally important to create not just a play area but a fully fledged developmental environment where every child, regardless of their developmental characteristics, can feel a connection to the history, nature and way of life of our region through play. Thanks to the support of the 'Formula for Good Deeds' programme, we were able to equip the space with specialised modules that simultaneously develop cognitive functions, strengthen emotional well-being and foster respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples."

The implementation of the project has not only helped to popularise the ethno-cultural heritage of the region but also strengthened the social integration of children with disabilities into their peer groups. Through systematic sessions, excursions and shared celebrations, participants at the space learned the basics of traditional crafts, expanded their communication skills and developed a caring attitude towards the nature of the North.

Alexandra Tarasova, Speech Therapist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"The use of ethno-cultural material is a powerful stimulus for speech development. Through play with elements of the daily life of the peoples of the North, we enrich children's vocabulary with specific terms, work on the syllabic structure of words and develop phonemic awareness. For example, the rhythmisation of northern fairy tales or the verbalisation of household items during role-play turns boring speech therapy exercises into an engaging process. Children begin to use new words not because they 'have to', but because they have become part of their play world."

Gulnara Nigmatzyanova, Educational Psychologist at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"For our children, playing on the 'Mysterious North' educational space is a real adventure. When a child with developmental challenges picks up a tambourine or explores the texture of the sledge, their curiosity is sparked – something that is often difficult to stimulate in an ordinary setting. We see how, through ethno-cultural images, children's anxiety decreases, their concentration improves and, most importantly, they develop a desire to interact with their peers."

Natalia Grigoryevna Pazienko, representative of the parent community at Kindergarten No. 38 "Domovenok" in Nizhnevartovsk:
"We saw for the first time how the history of our region can be so organically woven into a child's life. Previously, it was difficult for us to explain some cultural traditions to our son, but here he 'builds' a chum himself, plays instruments himself. The 'Mysterious North' project helped us grow closer: we took part in masterclasses together, and I watched my son open up, proud to learn something new about his small homeland."