To keep the tradition – is a painstaking job. To create a new one is even more difficult. But to connect the past and the present is not an easy task. However, the Congress of Tatars of Chelyabinsk oblast is successful at this. Already not a first year in February , a competition of reciters of the great Tatar poet Musa Jalil is held. This is not accidental that poetry festival takes place in February. During this month, the 15th day, Musa Mustafovich Zalilov – a real poet’s name, came into being. It is impossible to contrive a better way to mark the occasion than to remember and re- read the verses written by the author. Especially, when these poems are read by the younger generation.

His versatile poetry allows each participant to choose a poem to his liking. Many decided to complement their performance by a theatrical, a miniature song or playing a musical instrument. A winner of the contest Julia Shakhrazeeva decided to take the prize by an impeccable Tatar pronunciation and humor, having presented the poem “Khadicha”. Another winner, a student of eighth grade Elvira Basyrova chose to perform the verse “The Dream of Child”. She picked up a traditional national costume for her performance, and decided to add a bit of musicality. Elvira sang a lullaby playing on a violin, having adorned her performance in Tatar language.

Tatar Congress Chelyabinsk region also could not deprive the teachers of attention, without whom this poetry festival is unlikely to be passed at such a high level. They spent no an hour for practicing poems along with their fosterlings. Namely, teachers were pioneers of diversity and beauty of Musa Jalil poetry for the younger generation. In the presence of grateful parents , teachers from around the region received thanks from the hands of the organizers.

Holiday became a real success! About two hundred participants from all over the region and their parents , support groups and teachers – all have gathered to celebrate the birthday of Musa Jalil. But this festival could not take place without the participation and support of a network of pharmacies “Klassica”. This is a rare case when a business is interested in raising healthy and harmoniously developed generation . Due to this, winners of the contest received a unique opportunity to visit Kazan, and personally see all the historical and cultural centers of the capital of Tatarstan. But, of course , the most anticipated gift for the winners will be a visit to the museum-apartment of Musa Jalil. The children leave for a long-awaited trip in May.