The dates were announced for the 8th Our Time - Beznen Zaman Republic’s Annual Open TV Festival of Working Youth Creativity that is held with the support from Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO.
On November 13 and 14, the zonal stage of the festival will take place at the Neftche Culture Centre in Almetyevsk. In Kazan, the zonal stage will be organised on November 20 and 21 in the concert hall of the Volga Region Academy of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The super finals of the Our Time - Beznen Zaman festival will be held on November 27 and 28 at the Volga Academy of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Gala concert will take place on November 30 at the Pyramid Cultural and Entertainment Centre in Kazan.
This year, the festival is dedicated to two significant dates, the 100th anniversary of the TASSR and the 75th anniversary of the Victory. Participants submitted their applications for the festival online. During the year, representatives of blue-collar trades were actively preparing for the contest, conducting rehearsals via the Internet.
The Festival is aimed at popularising blue-collar and white-collar jobs and uncovering the creative potential of working young people. It is a socially significant project that has no commercial purposes.
Winners and laureates of the festival are awarded with cups, diplomas, souvenirs, and cash prizes. The holder of the Festival Grand Prix is awarded with a diploma, the Tatarstan President’s Challenge Cup, and a cash prize.