2013 SU Update: Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate signs Cooperation Agreement with International Youth Festival Organizing Committee

KAZAN – Within the framework of the solemn opening ceremony of the Spring Twists and Turns Festival, the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate signed a cooperation agreement with the Centre of Out-of-School Activities, municipal educational institution of children’s additional education of the Moscow district of Kazan, that organizes and manages the event.

The agreement was signed by Igor Sivov, Deputy Director General of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate, and Maxim Skalozubov, Director of the Centre of Out-of-School Activities of the Moscow district of Kazan.

The cooperation stipulates interaction in promoting 2013 SU ideas among creative youth. Especially for the Festival the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate established two nominations – UNI-reserve and UNI-elite. The laureates will be enabled to take part in the cultural events held in preparation of the Kazan Universiade, namely the FISU flag presentation which is to take place in April-September 2011 in 15 cities of Russia.

In his welcome speech Igor Sivov introduced the Cultural Universiade concept to the audience, namely the UNI-reserve and UNI-elite projects. He also stated that it was for the first time ever that the Universiade Organizing Committee signed a cooperation agreement with talent shows’ organizers. “I hope that we’ll meet most of you at the Cultural Universiade events”, Iigor Sivov added.

The Festival featured performances delivered by the Jalil Opera and Ballet Tatar State Academic Theatre and many other dance and music groups.

It stands to note that it’s the 11th edition of the Spring Twists and Turns Festival that will be held in Kazan. This year the event brought together 139 bands from 29 regions of Russia.

(Source: Media Department of Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate)