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> On 1 June 2026, the first municipal science laboratory for pre-school children, the "Corporation of Great Discoveries", opened at Kindergarten No. 49 in Tobolsk. This is a space for introducing children aged 5–7 to the basics of chemistry, physics, mathematics and ecology, as well as to professions in the petrochemical industry. The project is aimed at early career guidance for children, the development of research skills and fostering a lasting interest in the natural sciences. </p> <p> The idea for creating the "Corporation of Great Discoveries" belongs to the teaching staff of the kindergarten. It was implemented as part of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. </p> <p> <b>Lyubov Ishmetova, Director of Kindergarten No. 49:</b><br> <i>"It was important for us to create conditions in which a child can make their first discoveries, ask questions and seek answers to them. The laboratory will be accessible not only to the pupils of our kindergarten, but also to children from other pre-school institutions in the city, including those with disabilities."</i> </p> <p> The laboratory is a specially equipped space featuring children's laboratory tables, storage systems, microscopes, safe reagents and experiment kits. Under the guidance of trained teachers, invited specialists and volunteers, children will be able to study the properties of water and polymers, and conduct simple experiments. </p> <p> For the launch of the project, 15 teachers and volunteers received training in experimental methodology and safety procedures. Twelve thematic programmes have been prepared for the sessions, including "Secrets of Water", "What is a Polymer?" and "Young Ecologist". </p> <p> All 443 pupils of Kindergarten No. 49 will be able to attend the laboratory sessions. In addition, over the course of the year, the project will reach at least 150 children aged 5–7 from other pre-school institutions in Tobolsk. </p> <p> <b>Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:</b><br> <i>"Support for projects related to education and early childhood development occupies an important place in the corporate social responsibility programme, as they form the right career guidance foundations. The 'Corporation of Great Discoveries' helps introduce pre-school children to science through practice and play, and also fosters an interest in research activities from a very early age."</i> </p> <p> At the end of the year, the project team plans to hold a "Science Festival" with the participation of children, parents and partners. </p> <p> Background information: </p> <p> SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme has been active since 1 February 2016. It covers seven areas: urban development, education and science, sport and healthy lifestyles, ecology, culture, inclusion and volunteering. </p> <p> Today, projects under the programme are implemented in 23 cities: Blagoveshchensk (Amur Region), Voronezh, Gubkinsky, Dzerzhinsk, Kazan, Muravlenko, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhnekamsk, Noyabrsk, Nyagan, Perm, Pyt-Yakh, Svobodny, Tomsk, Tobolsk, Ufa, Omsk, Balakhna, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod (Kstovsky District), and Blagoveshchensk (Republic of Bashkortostan). </p> <p> In 2026, SIBUR celebrates 10 years since the launch of the programme. Over this time, more than 8,000 events have taken place in the cities where the company operates, with 1.5 million people taking part. Grant support has been received by 1,170 initiatives of social institutions and non-profit organisations, and the total amount of additional funding raised by grant recipients has exceeded 1.2 billion roubles. </p> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> [TYPE] => HTML ) [DESCRIPTION] => [~VALUE] => Array ( [TEXT] =>

On 1 June 2026, the first municipal science laboratory for pre-school children, the "Corporation of Great Discoveries", opened at Kindergarten No. 49 in Tobolsk. This is a space for introducing children aged 5–7 to the basics of chemistry, physics, mathematics and ecology, as well as to professions in the petrochemical industry. The project is aimed at early career guidance for children, the development of research skills and fostering a lasting interest in the natural sciences.

The idea for creating the "Corporation of Great Discoveries" belongs to the teaching staff of the kindergarten. It was implemented as part of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Lyubov Ishmetova, Director of Kindergarten No. 49:
"It was important for us to create conditions in which a child can make their first discoveries, ask questions and seek answers to them. The laboratory will be accessible not only to the pupils of our kindergarten, but also to children from other pre-school institutions in the city, including those with disabilities."

The laboratory is a specially equipped space featuring children's laboratory tables, storage systems, microscopes, safe reagents and experiment kits. Under the guidance of trained teachers, invited specialists and volunteers, children will be able to study the properties of water and polymers, and conduct simple experiments.

For the launch of the project, 15 teachers and volunteers received training in experimental methodology and safety procedures. Twelve thematic programmes have been prepared for the sessions, including "Secrets of Water", "What is a Polymer?" and "Young Ecologist".

All 443 pupils of Kindergarten No. 49 will be able to attend the laboratory sessions. In addition, over the course of the year, the project will reach at least 150 children aged 5–7 from other pre-school institutions in Tobolsk.

Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:
"Support for projects related to education and early childhood development occupies an important place in the corporate social responsibility programme, as they form the right career guidance foundations. The 'Corporation of Great Discoveries' helps introduce pre-school children to science through practice and play, and also fosters an interest in research activities from a very early age."

At the end of the year, the project team plans to hold a "Science Festival" with the participation of children, parents and partners.

Background information:

SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme has been active since 1 February 2016. It covers seven areas: urban development, education and science, sport and healthy lifestyles, ecology, culture, inclusion and volunteering.

Today, projects under the programme are implemented in 23 cities: Blagoveshchensk (Amur Region), Voronezh, Gubkinsky, Dzerzhinsk, Kazan, Muravlenko, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhnekamsk, Noyabrsk, Nyagan, Perm, Pyt-Yakh, Svobodny, Tomsk, Tobolsk, Ufa, Omsk, Balakhna, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod (Kstovsky District), and Blagoveshchensk (Republic of Bashkortostan).

In 2026, SIBUR celebrates 10 years since the launch of the programme. Over this time, more than 8,000 events have taken place in the cities where the company operates, with 1.5 million people taking part. Grant support has been received by 1,170 initiatives of social institutions and non-profit organisations, and the total amount of additional funding raised by grant recipients has exceeded 1.2 billion roubles.

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On 1 June 2026, the first municipal science laboratory for pre-school children, the "Corporation of Great Discoveries", opened at Kindergarten No. 49 in Tobolsk. This is a space for introducing children aged 5–7 to the basics of chemistry, physics, mathematics and ecology, as well as to professions in the petrochemical industry. The project is aimed at early career guidance for children, the development of research skills and fostering a lasting interest in the natural sciences.

The idea for creating the "Corporation of Great Discoveries" belongs to the teaching staff of the kindergarten. It was implemented as part of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Lyubov Ishmetova, Director of Kindergarten No. 49:
"It was important for us to create conditions in which a child can make their first discoveries, ask questions and seek answers to them. The laboratory will be accessible not only to the pupils of our kindergarten, but also to children from other pre-school institutions in the city, including those with disabilities."

The laboratory is a specially equipped space featuring children's laboratory tables, storage systems, microscopes, safe reagents and experiment kits. Under the guidance of trained teachers, invited specialists and volunteers, children will be able to study the properties of water and polymers, and conduct simple experiments.

For the launch of the project, 15 teachers and volunteers received training in experimental methodology and safety procedures. Twelve thematic programmes have been prepared for the sessions, including "Secrets of Water", "What is a Polymer?" and "Young Ecologist".

All 443 pupils of Kindergarten No. 49 will be able to attend the laboratory sessions. In addition, over the course of the year, the project will reach at least 150 children aged 5–7 from other pre-school institutions in Tobolsk.

Elena Belskaya, Director for Government Relations and Implementation of Socio-Economic Projects at ZapSibNeftekhim:
"Support for projects related to education and early childhood development occupies an important place in the corporate social responsibility programme, as they form the right career guidance foundations. The 'Corporation of Great Discoveries' helps introduce pre-school children to science through practice and play, and also fosters an interest in research activities from a very early age."

At the end of the year, the project team plans to hold a "Science Festival" with the participation of children, parents and partners.

Background information:

SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" social investment programme has been active since 1 February 2016. It covers seven areas: urban development, education and science, sport and healthy lifestyles, ecology, culture, inclusion and volunteering.

Today, projects under the programme are implemented in 23 cities: Blagoveshchensk (Amur Region), Voronezh, Gubkinsky, Dzerzhinsk, Kazan, Muravlenko, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhnekamsk, Noyabrsk, Nyagan, Perm, Pyt-Yakh, Svobodny, Tomsk, Tobolsk, Ufa, Omsk, Balakhna, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod (Kstovsky District), and Blagoveshchensk (Republic of Bashkortostan).

In 2026, SIBUR celebrates 10 years since the launch of the programme. Over this time, more than 8,000 events have taken place in the cities where the company operates, with 1.5 million people taking part. Grant support has been received by 1,170 initiatives of social institutions and non-profit organisations, and the total amount of additional funding raised by grant recipients has exceeded 1.2 billion roubles.

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