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The WorldSkills Kazan 2019 was held from August 22 to 27 at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre.
In total, 56 skills areas were involved in the competition, 13 skills in the WorldSkills Juniors category and 22 in Future Skills. A total of 69 countries took part in this large-scale event. Our country’s national team was composed of 63 competitors from 24 Russian regions, including participants from Tatarstan.
The Russian team won 14 golds, 4 silvers and 4 bronze, as well as 25 medallions of excellence, finishing second in the total medal count after China (the third place went to the South Korean team).
Tatarstan was represented by 14 participants competing in 13 skills, of which 9 were assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan. According to the competition results, out of 9 skills, awards were taken by participants in 7 skills: 2 golds, 1 bronze, and four medallions of excellence.
Winners were awarded at the official closing ceremony of the 45th WorldSkills Competition, which was held on August 27 at the Kazan Arena. The ceremony ended with the handing over of the WorldSkills flag to a delegation from China, where preparations are already underway for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2021.
Photo courtesy of Tatarstan Presidential Press Service
A delegation of the Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan) arrived in Tatarstan today. The visit is part of their participation in the WorldSkills Kazan 2019.
In the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan, the delegation was met by Deputy Minister German Lerner. He noted the readiness of Tatarstan to develop cooperation with Japan and wished good luck to the country’s representatives in the upcoming Competition (Japan is represented by 48 contestants in 42 skills).
The members of the Japanese delegation held a presentation for the meeting participants, where they talked about the features that their prefecture is famous for: about sights, nature, handicraft arts, and much more. The prefecture’s delegation also brought along and presented their products: alcoholic beverages, crab sticks, boiled walnut, soups, and sweets (rice cracker with ginger syrup).
From Tatarstan, the meeting was attended by Trade and Economic Representative of Tatarstan in Japan Tamerlan Abdikeyev, as well as representatives of Tatspirtprom and Bakhetle.
The extensive programme of the Japanese delegation includes a visit to the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, where presentations were made of the republic’s trade and economic potential, the Kazan (Volga) Federal University, and the WorldSkills and Future Skills competition areas.
On August 22, the Rostov Oblast Governor Vasily Golubev arrived in Tatarstan. His delegation comprises the Minister of Economic Development of the Rostov Oblast, the Acting Head of the Rostov-On-Don Administration, and other officials.
The main purpose of the delegation’s visit was to attend WorldSkills Kazan 2019 events. Yesterday, Governor Golubev took part in the opening ceremony of the 45th WorldSkills Competition.
Today, a rich programme of the delegation began with a meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov. Tatarstan Minister of Industry and Trade Albert Karimov and Minister of Justice Rustem Zagidullin also attended the event.
The Governor Golubev’s programme continued with a visit to the production sites of Tatarstan. The delegation inspected the investment potential of the SEZ Alabuga, the production facilities of TANECO and I-Plast. An extensive tour took place at Nizhnekamskneftekhim, where guests visited the ethylene plant, benzene extraction unit, butyl rubber plant, and plastics plant.
Within the framework of WorldSkills Kazan 2019, the Rostov delegation took part in the opening of the WorldSkills conference and in the plenary session entitled “A World at Risk: Developing the Skill Sets to Endure, Adapt, and Thrive”.
Photo courtesy of Tatarstan Presidential Press Service and Nizhnekamskneftekhim
Today, a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea arrived in Tatarstan on a two-day visit.
The first item of their programme was a visit to the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency. The delegation was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan German Lerner: “It is very pleasant that our city is becoming a venue for the association of high-ranking delegations within the framework of such major international events as the WorldSkills Competition, and we are glad that you have found an opportunity to take a personal part in the events related to its holding”.
The delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea plans to participate in the official opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Kazan 2019, which will be held today at the Kazan Arena Stadium.
Photo courtesy of TIDA press service
The I Opt for the Sky family holiday dedicated to the Day of the Russian Air Fleet took place at the site of the Kazan Family Centre on Sunday. The festival was held for the seventh time gathering about 30,000 people that include Kazan residents and guests, who are not indifferent to airplanes, flights and skies, current and retired employees of the aviation industry, professionals and students.
On the eve of the finals of the WorldSkills Kazan 2019, a ceremony was held at the festival to honour the WorldSkills official flag.
Demonstration flights of military aircraft TU-95, TU-160, TU-22MZ, and TU-214, general aircraft Stinson 108, Cessna 172, Farmer, Roland, Savannah, and helicopters Ansat, Mi-8, An-2, Yak-12, Bell 206B3 gathered the admiring glances of visitors. The Russia’s best parachutists performed accuracy landing jumps. By tradition, the air show featured the performance of the Rus aerobatic team. The pilots demonstrated complicated elements on Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainers.
The event was attended by acting Prime Minister of Tatarstan Rustam Nigmatullin, Long-Range Aviation Commander Sergey Kobylash, Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov, Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin, Chair of the WorldSkills Strategic Development Committee Jos de Goey, and other officials.
Based on information by Tatar-Inform Agency
On August 8, Director General of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin had a meeting at the Neftekhim Arena with representatives of the company’s youth organisation, participants and experts of the 7th National WorldSkills Competition, and students of the Nizhnekamsk Institute of Chemical Technology and Lemaev Petrochemical and Oil Refining College. The meeting was held in a no tie format.
The main purpose of the meeting was to get direct feedback from the young generation, to find out what issues concern young employees and students today, to attract as many young professionals as possible, by describing what prospects await them. Discussion topics were very diverse. Young people were interested in social protection issues, prospects for professional growth, environment, and further development of the company. The issues of providing housing, development of IT technology and working conditions were also discussed.
Nizhnekamskneftekhim is also active in implementing a number of programmes aimed at supporting youth. It is currently reviewing a support programme for those employees who have returned from military service. Support for young families also continues. Material assistance is allocated for the purchase of essential goods, the amount of which is also planned to be increased. Material assistance is also paid at the birth of children.
Based on information by Nizhnekamskneftekhim Press Service
Today, the Technopolis Himgrad celebrates its 13th anniversary. In this regard, a ceremonial event took place in the Technopolis, the laying of a silver coin, to mark the beginning of the Phase 3 construction project “Creating an Industrial Park in the territory of Technopolis Himgrad”.
The event was attended by Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov, as well as top executives and employees of Himgrad.
It is important to note that the coin carries an image of the WorldSkills 2019 logo.
The finals of the 45th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Kazan from August 22 to 27, 2019. One of the skills of the competition is concrete construction work, which will start the implementation of project’s Phase 3.
Based on information by Technopolis Himgrad press service
This year, the city of Kazan will host the finals of the 45th WorldSkills Competition. On the eve of this 2019 championship, representatives of the Professional Skills Development Centre have interviews with heads of sectoral ministries and agencies that supervise the WorldSkills events.
A total of 52 skills in such areas as mechatronics, industrial automation, fashion technology, welding technology, industrial robotics, and others were assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan.
Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov was interviewed today. In his speech, he dwelled on the importance of developing the WorldSkills movement and supporting young professionals in Tatarstan, as well as the positive impact of the movement on the republic’s industry development.
Minister Karimov also spoke about the most sought-after trades and priority skills of the WorldSkills movement. Such, in his opinion, are those associated with digital production and digital economy. At the end of his interview, the Minister shared his experience in choosing a profession, and answered several personal questions.
The WorldSkills finals will be held in Kazan from 22 to 27 August 2019. A total of 1400 people from 63 countries will be competitors in 56 skills.