Belem, KFU’s new in-house museum, opens at the Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication

The ceremony on 13 August was visited by Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Vice Premier of Tatarstan Leila Fazleeva, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Deputy Chairman of the State Council of Tatarstan Marat Akhmetov, Minister of Education and Science of Tatarstan Ilsur Khadiullin, Rector of KFU Lenar Safin, school teachers and veteran educators.

The museum’s collection mostly borrows from the Museum of People’s Education of Tatarstan, comprising over 5,000 storage units.

“It is a significant event. We must increase the prestige of the teacher’s profession, of the people who shape our future. This museum is opening here, at our biggest teacher education center,” emphasized the Rais.

The delegation then toured the Museum, whose name means knowledge in Tatar, getting acquainted with the history of education in our land from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. The Rais also made several donations to the new museum.

Director of the Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication Radif Zamaletdinov commented, “The museum has the conditions of a research platform for students of all ages. It should become a location for teacher education, relevant research, and various cultural and scientific events like conferences, seminars, roundtables, etc.”

Among the sections of the museums are those telling about the writing systems of Tatar people and local publishing, the educational history of the Republic (including a VR stand), children’s and youth organizations, and subject exhibits for a younger audience, including botany, ornithology, astronomy, technology, arts, and literature. The exhibition ends with a display of teaching dynasties of Tatarstan.

After the tour, Rustam Minnikhanov met with best young teachers and scientists of Tatarstan.