Alabuga Start fully meets our expectations: Charge d'Affaires of Burkina Faso is delighted with the programme

Today Charge d'Affaires Bassirou Zoma and other representatives from the Embassy of Burkina Faso made their first visit to Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The delegation was treated to a comprehensive tour of the SEZ and Alabuga Polytech, an educational center dedicated to cultivating skilled professionals. During their visit, the embassy representatives engaged with college students and familiarized themselves with the educational programme.

Furthermore, the delegation visited Alabuga Polytech headquarters and the South Park residential complex, where participants of the Alabuga Start international programme live.

As part of the programme, girls from Burkina Faso arrived in Alabuga approximately two months ago. The representatives from the Embassy personally conversed with the participants of Alabuga Start, who came to acquire a new profession, study the Russian language, and immerse themselves in the local culture.

"The Alabuga Start programme has proven to be an exceptional initiative, enabling active youth to rapidly acquire essential skills," stated Bassiru Zoma, the Charge d'affaires of the Embassy of Burkina Faso. "We are committed to fostering youth development and promoting their successful professional integration. The Alabuga Start programme has indeed lived up to our expectations in this regard."

Alabuga Start not only offers comfortable working and living conditions but also prioritizes the health of its programme participants 😉

Within walking distance, there is a medical center where individuals can readily consult qualified doctors, undergo tests, or have ultrasounds or ECGs performed.

Alabuga is committed to safeguarding every employee and ensuring access to essential medical care. Consequently, the medical center is consistently upgraded and furnished with state-of-the-art equipment 🩺

To learn more about the medical center, see the pictures above 👆

Let's see the accommodation arrangements for where our participants will be staying ⭐️

🏠 Alabuga Polytech headquarters

✔️ Pyramid-shaped 18-floor building
✔️ The top of the headquarters is decorated with a prototype of “Buran” Soviet orbital rocket plane
✔️ The territory has all you need for a comfortable stay:
• restaurant
• medical center
• shops
• pharmacies
• sports grounds
✔️ It is 10-minute drive from Alabuga

🏡 “South Park” Residential Complex

✔️ Within the city of Yelabuga
✔️ Eleven 5-floor blocks in the territory
✔️ Walking area in the park in the center of the complex
✔️ Carparks and bike racks

This weekend, participants of the Alabuga Start programme enjoyed a tour of the historic sites in the city of Elabuga 🏛

The group visited notable locations such as Kazan Federal University, the Marina Tsvetaeva Memorial Complex, Shishkin Lakes, and Chertovo Gorodische. During the tour, the guide provided detailed insights into these beloved attractions and the prominent figures associated with them.

The Alabuga Start participants were captivated by the beauty of this city with thousand-year-old history. They took numerous stunning photos and were overwhelmed with positive emotions throughout the experience.

Celebrating Victory Day Together: Alabuga Start Participants Join in Commemorative Event

Participants from Nigeria and Rwanda, part of Alabuga Start, came together to honour Victory Day in a touching ceremony.

The ladies have been quick to immerse themselves in Russian society, diligently learning the language, embracing local customs, and delving into the culture. Victoria Kilani and Vaste Uwase actively participated in the festivities in Yelabuga.

Engaging with the community, they served traditional soldier's porridge and tea, talked to parade attendees in Russian, and even took part in a themed performance alongside students from the Suvorov military school.

“Today we are here for the Victory Day celebration. The atmosphere is fantastic,” Victoria shared her excitement.