The project of the Cultural Universiade is implemented in collaboration with major production groups, artistic unions and cultural institutions. The cooperation with the Executive Directorate of the 27th Summer Universiade 2013 in the city of Kazan with museums, theatres, concert halls and cultural youth organisations allows to cover a wide variety of cultural activities.

Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra

The Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra (TNSO) under the direction of Honoured Artist of Russia Alexander Sladkovsky is one of Russia’s most prominent orchestral ensembles. Read more

National Museum of Republic of Tatarstan

The National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan is the largest cultural, educational, research and development institution of national significance in the republic. Read more

Extreme Factor Non-Commercial Club

The Extreme Factor Non-Commercial Club focuses on making healthy living a part of the vision and values of younger generations of the republic and encouraging Tatarstan’s general public to do sports in order to improve their physical and mental health. Extreme Factor organises the majority of extreme sports events in Kazan and the Republic of Tatarstan. Read more

Composers’ Union of Republic of Tatarstan

The Composers’ Union of the Republic of Tatarstan is one of the largest and most reputable composer organisations in Russia. It ranks third after Moscow and Saint Petersburg in terms of the membership and creative potential. The union consists of outstanding music teachers and recognised experts who have mentored a great number of talented composers and musicologists. Read more

Sozvezdie Yoldyzlyk Festival

Sozvezdiye Yoldyzlyk, the reality television pop music festival among young performers of Tatarstan, is a massive talent show in the genre of modern popular music, which helps to discover talented ensembles and artists in the republic. Read more

Sofia Gubaidullina Centre of Contemporary Music

The Sofia Gubaidullina Centre of Contemporary Music combines creative, educational and research aspects in its work. Outreach programmes for children and youth, including inmates of children’s homes, is a priority line of the centre’s activities. Read more