In Kazan, over 112 million rubles will be allocated for the organization of Sabantuy at three venues.

      The authorities of Kazan will allocate more than 118 million rubles for the national holiday Sabantuy. The celebrations are planned at three city venues — in the village of Mirny, by Lake Lebyazhye, and in Derbysheki. According to the documents, 80,000 visitors are expected in Derbysheki and at the site by Lake Lebyazhye. A budget of 22.4 million rubles is allocated for organizing events at Lebyazhye. The program will include a theatrical prologue featuring children's and adult creative groups, as well as a four-hour concert. In Derbysheki, the festive program is designed for six hours, with 19.2 million rubles allocated for its organization. Guests can expect performances by vocalists, vocal-instrumental ensembles, folk dance groups, and artists from the Tatar stage. The sports zone will operate for ten hours. Traditional competitions will include Koryesh wrestling, pole climbing, running with yokes, sack fighting, and pot breaking. The absolute winners of the Koryesh competitions at both venues will receive a LADA car. The main batyr at the site by Lebyazhye will be awarded a ram weighing no less than 45 kilograms. A large festive program is also planned in the village of Mirny. Guests will be treated to a 45-minute theatrical prologue featuring more than 12 dance groups, as well as a four-hour concert with performances by artists from the Kazan Philharmonic. A separate emphasis is placed on the gastronomic part of the holiday. Visitors will be offered themed zones with master classes on preparing Tatar dishes, a "culinary theater," and treats from the national cuisine. The menu will include shashlik, samsa, Eastern sweets, and fresh fruits. A budget of 70.7 million rubles is allocated for organizing Sabantuy at the main venue in the city. Photo: mincult.tatarstan.ru