27th Summer Universiade, July 6-17 2013, Kazan

Cultural Universiade

For the first time ever in the history of World University Games the capital of Tatarstan implements the project of the Cultural Universiade. It represents a whole range of festivals in various performing arts: drama, cinematography, classical and modern music, ballet, art. The Cultural Universiade comprises annual long-term programmes as well, youth talent shows that are launched to select potential participants of the Opening/Closing Ceremonies of the Universiade and traditional national and municipal festivals.

The Cultural Universiade also focuses on creating an atmosphere of celebration for Kazan citizens and guests of Tatarstan’s capital, maximally involving them in the preparations and delivery of the 2013 Summer Universiade.

Equally important is to present Tatarstan’s and Russia’s original culture, historical and cultural heritage to guests of Kazan. Russia’s centuries-old art and cultural masterpieces, introduced to participants and visitors of the 27th World University Summer Games within the Cultural Universaide, will enable them to embrace the atmosphere of cordiality and hospitality and will contribute to international cultural cooperation.

A considerable attention is devoted to events that bring together young performers from regions of the Russian Federation, and foreign countries as well. The Cultural Universiade’s role is huge, as it helps to reveal a great number of talented youth, able to take their worthy place among creative minds of both Tatarstan and Russia.

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May 2

Student Spring’s top performers to showcase their talent at Games time

The most significant and favourite celebration of creativity and enthusiasm, student talent and youth - Student Spring Republican Open Festival - has kicked off on May 2 in Kazan. The festival that serves as a platform for choosing talented students to participate in Kazan 2013's Opening/Closing Ceremonies, as well as other cultural activities during the 27th Summer Universiade started with a mass international march
April 28

Top cheer teams gather in Kazan for All-Russian Cheerleading Festival

The All-Russian Cheerleading Festival has kicked off in Kazan's Miras Sports Complex today. The event that is run under the auspices of the Cultural Universiade and Kazan 2013 volunteer programme brought together best cheer squads of Russia
April 27

Galaxy-Yoldyzlyk to add new top performers to Cultural Universiade talent pool

The 12 edition of the Galaxy-Yoldyzlyk Republican Youth Variety Talent Festival ended on April 26 with a spectacular gala concert that took place in the Pyramid Culture and Entertainment Centre. It stands to note, that due to its high popularity among festival-goers and high appraisal from Tatarstan’s state authorities, the festival was taken under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan and is now also run under the auspices of the Cultural Universiade. President Rustam Minnikhanov attended the event as a special guest. He was also joined by Governor of the Akyubinsk Region of Kazakhstan Arkhimed Mukhambetov
April 20

Winners of Faces of the Universiade All-Russian Contest to be awarded in Kazan

The Faces of the Universiade All-Russian Contest for participants from federal regions of Russia has officially opened in the Kazan Tennis Academy today, April 20. The opening ceremony was attended by Vladimir Leonov, Director General of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate; Larisa Sulima, Chief of Staff/Advisor to the Director General of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate, and Farid Abdulganiev, Universiade Village Mayor
April 19

Faces of the Universiade with Kazan features

The Faces of the Universiade All-Russian Contest elimination round for entrants from Kazan has come to an end in the Ak Bars Wrestling Palace on April 18. The shortlist of 70 were selected from an initial list of 197 applicants. Students of specialised secondary education establishments are also among the finalists chosen to work as hosts and hostesses at the 27th Summer Universiade, including even a schoolgirl: Yulia Spiridonova is about to graduate High School No 68 and plans to enter Kazan Federal University this year
April 17

Welcome to Russia! Welcome to Kazan!

The gala concert of Kazan National Research Technological University's Student Spring Festival took place on April 16 in the Pyramid Culture and Entertainment Complex. The event is seen as exceptional since it marks the beginning of this spring's most anticipated and major cultural event which is dedicated to the 27th World University Summer Games in Kazan and is held under the slogan 'Welcome to Russia! Welcome to Kazan!'
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