Marat Akhmetov: "Constellation-Yoldyzlyk" is a unique school of talents.

      Today, the final gala concert of the 26th Open Republican Television Youth Festival "Constellation - Yoldyzlyk" took place at the Kazan Cultural and Recreational Complex "Pyramid." On behalf of the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, the acting Chairman of the State Council of the Republic, Marat Akhmetov, congratulated the festival participants, as reported by the press service of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan. The politician presented the Grand Prix awards to the winners of the festival. In the "Vocal" category, the trophy was awarded to the vocal studio "New Generation" from the Chistopol district of Tatarstan, while in the "Choreography" category, the children's choreographic group "Kamskie Zvezdochki" from Rybnaya Sloboda won. Marat Akhmetov congratulated the super finalists and noted that each performance at the festival brings true pleasure and pride for the participants. According to him, those watching the performances are filled with joy because the younger generation has all the opportunities to realize their creative potential. "The 'Constellation - Yoldyzlyk' festival is a unique school of talent. Over the past years, more than 1.5 million of our children have participated in the project. The scale and content of all performances amaze the audience. Every year, the 'Constellation - Yoldyzlyk' festival lays the spiritual and moral foundation for the future of Tatarstan," he is convinced. The acting Chairman of the State Council separately thanked the festival's general producer, Dmitry Tumanov, and the parents of the participants, who actively support their children's desire to engage in creativity. "Dmitry Tumanov, along with his team of like-minded individuals, wholeheartedly serves this great project year after year. Special thanks go to the parents for their titanic work, physical and spiritual contribution to the upbringing of the future generation. Thanks to such talents and opportunities, the republic certainly has a bright future," Akhmetov expressed confidence. The program of today's gala concert of the "Constellation - Yoldyzlyk" talent competition included the best performances of participants in the "Choreography," "Vocal," and "MC" categories. Representatives from many districts of Tatarstan participated in it. This year, the zonal stages of the event brought together more than 20,000 children and teenagers, who presented a total of 2,639 competitive performances.

      The "Constellation - Yoldyzlyk" festival has been held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan annually since 2001 and covers all districts and cities of the region. The open format of the event allows creative teams and performers from other subjects of the Russian Federation and from near and far abroad to participate. The number of festival participants reaches 65,000 people annually.

      Photo: © Vladimir Vasilyev / "Tatar-inform"