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.

Alabuga Start unites: Programme participants showcase cultural stories through dance at Alabuga-Art Competition

The Alabuga-Art gala concert took place in Yelabuga, marking the culmination of an amateur art competition involving collectives from various enterprises, organizations, and institutions. The highlight of the event was the captivating performance by participants of the Alabuga Start programme.

“It was so thrilling and moving,” shared her impressions Nuraim Baktikbek kizi from Kyrgyzstan.

Alabuga Start participants prepared a dance performance, with each participant showcasing the culture of their native country: Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.

“There were many other participants with varying performances,” said Vaste Uwase, representing Rwanda. “It was a very beautiful event!”

“I represented Russia in our dance. We all worked extremely hard, rehearsing extensively – and our efforts did not go unnoticed by the audience,” said Yulia Shikova, a participant of Alabuga Start from Russia.