NEWS

Today, the Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Kazan hosted the #VmesteYarche 2019 festival of energy conservation and respect for nature in the format of a citywide family holiday.

In the Park, visitors of all ages could attend entertainment thematic zones devoted to the issues of rational energy consumption and careful attitude towards resources. These are venues with intellectual games, children’s master classes, performances, a spectacular dance battle, as well as “Boulevard of Energy Efficient Technologies” display, photo exhibitions of the 100th anniversary of GOELRO and WorldSkills.

At the entrance to the Park, a presentation of gas engine vehicles took place, both cars (Lada Vesta and Lada Largus) and trucks and agricultural machinery (racing KAMAZ-Master, Belarus tractors) were exhibited. On-site experts advised all interested in acquisition of gas engine vehicles and conversion opportunities.

The Festival opening ceremony was marked by a flash mob with the participation of employees of energy companies and students. In addition, Leroy Merlin and Megastroy trading companies organised points for exchanging traditional light bulbs for LED ones on the territory of the Festival.

The Festival brought together more than 15,000 people and ended under the light of city lanterns and the music of young performers.

This was announced today at a press conference by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Almaz Khusainov.

“This year, we have prepared a specialised exhibition of gas engine technology, where everyone can ask all questions of interest on converting vehicles to more environmentally friendly gas fuels”, Almaz Khusainov said.

“The #VmesteYarche Festival, which will take place on Saturday, is a kind of focal point for the annual work of teaching reasonable energy consumption”, noted Aydar Sagetdinov, Chairman of Youth Union of Tatarstan’s Enterprises and Organisations.

So, youth leaders go to schools and talk in classes about the correct energy consumption, open days are organised for students at enterprises, companies conduct lessons on ecology and energy security, including those in children’s summer camps.

On September 7 from 11.00 to 20.30, residents and guests of the city will enjoy entertaining intellectual games and sports, the “Boulevard of Energy Efficient Technologies” exhibition, children’s thematic  master classes and performances, a family sports festival, a spectacular dance battle, and an action to exchange traditional incandescent lamps for energy-saving ones.