KIU is the center of attraction for representatives of the BRICS countries. This was noted by many high-ranking guests at the final stage of the international and interregional socio-cultural and business program "BRICS Peoples choose life", held on December 18-19 in KIU.
On December 19, "The BRICS Youth Day" was held in KIU, a large-scale event that brought together representatives of the BRICS countries, the Government of Russia and Tatarstan, the Russian-Indian delegation, as well as students from India, China and Brazil at our University.
Our University became the main venue of the program in Kazan. On December 18, the program included an International round table "Opportunities, Problems and Prospects of BRICS Trade and Industrial Relations", business missions and negotiations between Indian and Russian companies.
The great teachers of the BRICS nations are united by common values and humanistic ideals. That is why portraits of these historical figures have decorated the thematic educational space "BRICS Auditorium" dedicated to the international association. This is a unique BRICS auditorium in Russia, created by the efforts and talent of the teachers of the KIU Design Laboratory. It completely immerses in the atmosphere of uniting friendly nations, as if inviting everyone to become a part of something bigger. There are stands dedicated to the creation and development of BRICS, starting in 1998, when the Concept of interstate unification first appeared, and until today, when Russia and Kazan hosted representatives from Brazil, India, China, and Africa. In the auditorium there are flags of the member states of the association, as well as key words for the BRICS countries: openness, peace, prosperity, justice, cooperation, dialogue, solidarity. There are copies of the book "BRICS" at the entrance: The Russian View", which is the result of a large-scale work of the KIU research team. The new academic space of our University is filled with great meanings and a desire for the common good, it inspires new achievements for everyone who is here, a sense of belonging to great ideas.
The solemn signing of the cooperation agreement between KIU and the Regional Public Organization "BRICS. The world of traditions" took place in this auditorium. The agreement was signed by the Rector of KIU, Deputy Chairman of the Public Chamber of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Tatarstan Regional branch of the Russian Society "Knowledge" Asia Timiryasova and President of the Regional Public Organization "BRICS. The World of Traditions", Lyudmila Sekacheva, Head of the "BRICS Peoples Choose Life" Program. Undoubtedly, the cooperation of our organizations promises many new joint cultural and educational projects.
One of the honored guests, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov, highly appreciated the organization of the event and noted that, being at KIU for the first time, he was able to feel the atmosphere of unity and friendship prevailing at our University. "Timiryasov Kazan Innovative University is an outstanding University in all respects, which is the glory and pride of Tatarstan and Russia. The fact that teachers, management and students at this unique educational institution are so deeply immersed in the BRICS issues is a powerful contribution to promoting the ideas and approaches of the association," said Sergey Ryabkov.
The honorable guests of KIU visited an exhibition of art works by KIU students and teachers on the theme "BRICS unites". The guests were particularly interested in the exhibition of children's drawings and essays "About kindness, in a kind way, for goodness." As part of the "BRICS Peoples choose Life" program, a charity event "Children to children" was held: "BRICS Wish Tree", which gave the guests a piece of New Year's magic.
The solemn part of the festival turned out to be rich in pleasant surprises and impressions. For the first time, the BRICS youth anthem – the result of the creative efforts of talented students, was performed by the VIVA vocal studio of KIU.
As part of the business missions held at KIU, representatives of Indian companies presented their products, which aroused great interest from the Russian side. The guests were satisfied with the tasting of various Indian drinks.
The festival "BRICS Youth Day in KIU" demonstrated not only the intellectual depth, but also the richness of the cultural heritage of the participating countries. The talented students of KIU presented an exciting cultural program, which reflected the traditions and identity of India, China, Brazil and Russia. Bright performances filled with national flavor became a real decoration of the festival and demonstrated deep respect for cultural diversity.