The House of Tatar Culture hosted inspiring master classes and lectures that filled the hearts of participants with warmth, knowledge, and joy! Youth from all over Siberia gathered to immerse themselves in Tatar culture, traditions, and values.

Special thanks go to our wonderful experts:

• Nasima Goyenerovna Babkina, head of the Public Organization of Tatar Women of the Kolyvansky District of the Novosibirsk Region and member of the Committee of Families of the Motherland’s Soldiers — for the fascinating culinary master class “Balan Bäleş”, where she shared her family recipe for the beloved viburnum pie.

• Alisa Rakhimullayevna Timerkaeva, head of the women’s organization at the RTNKANO — for her assistance and support during the workshop.

• Fyanis Rafekovich Khamidullin, imam of the historic “Ikhlas” mosque and deputy chairman for education — for his informative lecture on moral values and the duties of a believer.

• Timur Fanilevich Gumirov, deputy director for educational work at the Aerospace Lyceum, associate professor of the Novosibirsk State Theater Institute, senior lecturer at NSPU, and teacher of the Tatar language at DCTI — for his inspiring talk on key aspects of Tatar family life.

Your contributions make our festival vibrant, meaningful, and unforgettable!

A video report by Yazgul Nugumanova partly reflected the geography of our festival.

With such a bright start, 12 delegations set off to the “Green House” recreation center in the Toguchinsky district to continue sharing impressions and strengthening friendships.

We sincerely thank all participants and speakers for their incredible energy and warm atmosphere! May this festival become another step toward harmony, respect, and love for our culture and for one another!

Photos provided by the festival organizing committee.

Source: Novosibirsk Tatars