Literature Festival "The Power of Words": How Literature Unites Cities and Generations
The "The Power of Words" literary festival is a multi-format cultural event implemented with the support of SIBUR's "Formula for Good Deeds" programme. It is not just a book fair but a living space where contemporary literature, theatre, music, and film converge.
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The festival's mission is to introduce readers, both children and adults, to relevant authors and new book releases.
The festival programme includes meetings with writers, masterclasses, lectures on literary
and general cultural topics, and reciting contests. Throughout the event, a book market operates,
featuring a selection of the most interesting publishing houses. The programme is designed for audiences
of all ages, from young children to adult readers, making it a truly family-friendly festival.
The festival also allows schoolchildren to showcase themselves and reveal their literary
talents in the reciting contest.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to unite cities and generations through the power of words, transforming literature from a private reading experience into a public event that develops the cultural environment, supports libraries, and uncovers new talents.
Strategic Objectives:
Introducing regional residents to current literary processes, new names, and works.
Uniting writers, critics, actors, and musicians on a single platform for creative cross-pollination.
Supporting librarians and educators through special educational sessions with leading experts.
Organising creative workshops for all city residents, holding reciting contests and poetry battles.
The festival offers a rich programme designed for the broadest audience:
Meetings with Authors: Ranging from lectures on classics (Dostoevsky, Bulgakov) to live
interactions with popular contemporary poets and writers, such as Ah Astakhova (Irina Astakhova) and
Denis Dragunsky.
Multi-Genre Mix: The programme includes theatrical performances, the Total Dictation event,
fiction and documentary films, music concerts, and even sessions on zoopsychology and psychology.
This creates a unique creative fusion.
Book Fair: An opportunity to purchase new releases and bestsellers and immerse oneself in a
literary atmosphere.
The festival holds special educational sessions for library workers and teachers. They are introduced
to new approaches in education and exchange experiences on the most relevant and up-to-date
pedagogical practices.
A portion of the literary new releases is donated by publishers to the collections of city
libraries.
A dedicated block of activities and meetings is focused on children's literature and creative development, making the festival an event for all generations.
SIBUR's Contribution:
Organiser of Cross-Cultural Dialogue
The company purposefully creates a platform where high literary criticism (lectures on classics) coexists with contemporary poetry and theatre, showcasing the diversity of modern cultural life.
Bridge Between Capital Experts and the Regional Community
SIBUR provides residents and specialists from regional cities with direct access to leading literary figures, critics, and educators from the capital, enriching the local cultural environment.
Investor in Knowledge Infrastructure
By conducting professional sessions for librarians, the company invests in the development of a key social institution—libraries—strengthening their role as modern cultural centres at the local level.
The "The Power of Words" festival is a project aimed at revitalising and uniting the cultural space of the regions. Through the power of literature and art, it creates an environment for inspiration, professional growth, and genuine human connection, strengthening the intellectual potential of communities.