From April 24 to 26, the global educational event “Tatarcha diktant” will take place worldwide, aimed at testing the level of literacy in the Tatar language and promoting the native language. This large-scale event unites thousands of people who care about the Tatar language: schoolchildren, students, teachers, scientists, cultural and educational figures, journalists, creative individuals, as well as representatives of other nationalities who study the Tatar language and treat it with respect. The event is voluntary and free of charge, held simultaneously for all comers in various cities across Russia and the world. Anyone can participate, regardless of age, gender, education, religious affiliation, profession, marital status, or interests.
This year, the event will be held for the eleventh time and will be dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the birth of the great Tatar poet Gabdulla Tukay. His work has had a huge influence on the development of the Tatar language, literature, and the national identity of the people.
The project is implemented in accordance with the State Program of the Republic of Tatarstan “Preservation of the National Identity of the Tatar People,” approved by Resolution No. 730 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan dated August 25, 2020, and is aimed at fulfilling the objective of “Preservation and development of the native language, culture, and traditions of the Tatar people” (Section IV).
The “Tatarcha diktant” was first held in 2016 on the initiative of the World Forum of Tatar Youth and creative Tatar activists. The main goal of the event is to preserve and promote the Tatar language among the general public, increase literacy levels, spark interest in learning the Tatar language, and strengthen the national identity and cultural uniqueness of the Tatar people.
While in the first years the event was held only in Tatarstan and a few regions, in recent years it has turned into a major project that unites Tatars living in the Republic of Tatarstan, regions of the Russian Federation, and abroad. In recent years, the event has significantly expanded its geographical boundaries. Today, the event takes place with the participation of compatriots living in 26 countries and 73 regions of the Russian Federation. All districts of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as universities, schools, and various organizations of the city of Kazan, are making great efforts to attract as wide an audience as possible to this event, so that everyone who wishes can test their knowledge of the Tatar language and become acquainted with their native culture. The number of participants grows every year: thousands of people test their level of Tatar language knowledge both at physical venues and online.
The event provides for participation at the following levels:
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Beginner level of Tatar language proficiency
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Intermediate level of Tatar language proficiency
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Advanced level of Tatar language proficiency
This structure allows each participant to take a test that matches their language proficiency level.
Time and format of the event
“Tatarcha diktant” will take place this year from April 24 to 26 at 10:00 AM Moscow time.
The event is held in two formats:
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Offline – at specially organized venues (schools, universities, cultural centers, libraries, etc.)
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Online – through the official website: https://diktant.tatar
For offline participants, venues will operate in all districts of the Republic of Tatarstan, regions of Russia, and abroad. Online participants will have the opportunity to write the dictation in a special electronic form.
The dictation will be broadcast on the TV channels “TNV-Tatarstan” and “TNV-Planeta”, as well as on the official website of the event. Additionally, venues are being created in regions of the Russian Federation, abroad, in districts of Tatarstan, and various organizations in Kazan.
How to become an organizer?
Go to the official website and click the “Теркәлү” (Registration) button. For the question “Сез кем?” (Who are you?), select the answer “Оештыручы” (Organizer), fill in your information, and complete registration. After that, log into your personal account and create a dictation venue.
In your personal account, go to the “Материаллар” (Materials) section. There you will find all the necessary files: posters, dictation texts, answer sheets, grading criteria, and other documents. Download them and conduct the dictation on the designated day (April 24-26).
Procedure for participating in the event
The “Tatarcha diktant” event is held in two formats – offline and online. Each participant can choose a convenient format and participate according to the established procedure.
1. Procedure for offline participation
To participate in the event at offline venues, a participant must:
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Go to the official website of the event: https://diktant.tatar
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In the “Мәйданчыклар” (Venues) section, select the nearest and most convenient venue by location, region, or country
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If the venue organizers require additional registration, the participant must complete the registration procedure in advance
On the day of the event, the participant must come to the chosen venue at the designated time. The dictation text is read by a specially invited reader. Venue organizers provide participants with special forms for writing the dictation. After the dictation is completed, all completed forms are collected by the offline venue organizers and submitted to a special commission for grading.
2. Procedure for online participation
Online participants are offered two options:
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Classic online format
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Interactive online format
To participate in the classic online format, a participant must:
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Register on the website https://diktant.tatar as a participant
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On the day of the event at 10:00 AM Moscow time, turn on the TV channels “TNV-Tatarstan”, “TNV-Planeta”, or the broadcast on the official event website
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Write the dictation as the reader reads the text
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After finishing, scan the written text or take a high-quality photo and send the electronic version to the official event email address: info@ftatar.org
In the interactive format, the participant can write the dictation directly on the website in a special electronic form. Registration in this case is also done through the same website.
The dictation results are published on the website no later than 30 days after the event. Results can be found by first and last name and phone number.
Organizers of the global educational event “Tatarcha diktant” are: the World Congress of the Tatars, the World Forum of Tatar Youth, the Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, and the “Yana Gasyr” (New Century) Television and Radio Company. Partners of the event include the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Coordination and information support is provided by Aizilya Ayratorna Abdrakhmanova, Press Secretary of the World Forum of Tatar Youth and Curator of the “Tatarcha diktant” event.
Email: info@ftatar.org
Phone: +7 (843) 236-50-56 (ext. 343)
