Volunteers who helped residents of the Kursk region have returned to Kazan. Among the volunteers are representatives of the Volga Region University of Sports and Tourism: Anton Zanin, Deputy Director for Educational and Sports Work and Head of the Sports Events Department; Ilnar Faizrakhmanov, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sports; and Nikita Mochalov, Chairman of the Dormitory Student Council.
They spent a little over a week at the United Russia "Kursky Rubezh" camp: clearing debris from airstrikes, building fortifications to protect infrastructure, repairing roofs of houses and garages, setting up the camp, providing food for volunteers, and maintaining night shifts. According to Airat Mubarakshin, Director of the Volunteer Information and Resource Center of the Republic of Tatarstan, thanks to the Tatarstan volunteers, eight houses have been restored, two courtyards have been landscaped, and over two tons of construction debris have been removed.
Ilnar Faizrakhmanov headed the delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan. He emphasized that he went to help people who had suffered as a result of difficult life circumstances.
"My professional experience was very useful, as I was responsible for maintaining discipline, distributing work, and adhering to the daily routine. My impressions of the trip were only positive; we helped people by supporting the initiative of the university and republican leadership," he said.
The "Kursk Frontier" campaign covers all regions of Russia, enabling young people to help their country and its people. All volunteers receive accommodation, meals, and insurance through the federal "We Are Together" program. Engaging young people in volunteer activities aligns with the goals of the "Youth and Children" national project. Nikita Mochalov represented the students of the University of Sports and Tourism.
When I saw the news that the Republic of Tatarstan was recruiting for the "Kursk Line" volunteer mission, I didn't hesitate for a second to go. There were several reasons, each compelling. First and foremost, it was civic duty and a demonstration of patriotism. I also wanted to see firsthand how things are going in the Kursk region and help the residents. Furthermore, when an opportunity arises to represent Tatarstan and our beloved university, you don't want to turn it down.
During the trip, we made friends with volunteers from other regions of Russia and shared experiences in providing humanitarian aid. Thanks to the comfortable working conditions, given the weather and the camp's location, we were able to achieve maximum productivity and quickly complete our tasks. Each day was varied, yet there was a clear schedule for meals, work, and rest.
My impressions were extremely positive, and I'm sure I'll go on more volunteer missions. My main conclusion is that it's important to appreciate what you have and enjoy every moment of life. "And when there is an opportunity to help, to make a contribution," Nikita Mochalov summed up the trip.
Speaking about his motivation for participating in the campaign, Anton Zanin noted that this was his first time volunteering outside of Tatarstan. He had previously volunteered on numerous occasions to help send humanitarian aid from the republic.
"I wanted to see it firsthand and help the residents of the Kursk region with my work, so I took part in the campaign. I've been working with students at Volga Region University for over ten years, and this organizational experience has helped me when working with student volunteers. I believe that every young person should do something to help their homeland. Volunteers coming from all over Russia to the Kursk region certainly make a contribution to the common cause," said Anton Zanin.
Text: Adelina Khramova
