Inclusion in Sports, Culture and Tourism International Forum Was Held in Uzbekistan

08:47, December 15, 2021

The university has coorganized the forum

Inclusion in Sport, Culture and Tourism International Forum, organized by the NGO "White Cane", Ural Federal University, the Institute of Management Design and Competitive Strategies with the support of the Ministry of International and Foreign Economic Relations of the Sverdlovsk region, was held from 13 to 14 December in Fergana (Uzbekistan).

Forum participants in online and offline formats learned about inclusive interaction, exchanged experiences on creating an inclusive environment, gained new skills in workshops and even became directors, writers and cameramen themselves and made videos about their participation in events.

"Such events are very necessary, they bring people, nations, cities, and countries together. It's great that these projects are supported by the Ministry of International and Foreign Economic Relations of the Sverdlovsk region," said Oleg Kolpashchikov, forum organizer and president of White Cane.

The forum was actively attended by the Khokimiyat of Fergana Region, the Russian Embassy in Uzbekistan, the Fergana Regional Slavic Cultural Center, Fergana State University, the Paralympic Committee of Fergana Region, the Sverdlovsk Regional Public Movement for the Disabled "Accessible Environment for All", the Sverdlovsk Regional Branch of the Russian Geographical Society, the Sverdlovsk Regional Specialized Library for the Blind.

"The fact that Ural Federal University is a leader in inclusive interaction and inclusive education is recognized not only in Russia, but also abroad. We presented our best inclusive practices, which raised great interest of our colleagues from Uzbekistan, exchanged contacts, and are ready to cooperate with them in the future," notes Alena Nevolina, Head of Academic Development Department at Ural Federal University.