Published on: 2026-10-19
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The team of PJSC “KAMAZ” took first place in the overall team standings at the zonal stage of the XIV annual open republican TV festival of working youth creativity “Our Time – Безнен заман”. The victory grants the team the right to participate in the super final of the festival, which will be held in Kazan in November.
The zonal stage of the republican festival “Our Time – Beznen Zaman” took place in Naberezhnye Chelny on October 16-17 at the KAMAZ Palace of Culture. The event gathered over 300 participants from the Yelabuga, Mamadysh, Mendeleevsk, Menzelinsk, Muslyumovo, Nizhnekamsk, Tukaevsky, and Zainsk districts of Tatarstan. Among them were employees of youth centers, educational institutions, and industrial enterprises of the republic. In 2026, the festival is dedicated to the Year of Military and Labor Valor.
Acting Deputy Head of the Executive Committee of Naberezhnye Chelny, Narkiz Kashapov, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, soloist of the State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Republic of Tatarstan of the State Philharmonic named after Gabdulla Tukay and chair of the festival jury Rezeda Galimova, as well as Honored Art Worker of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic of Crimea, festival’s general producer, and co-chair of the jury Dmitry Tumanov addressed the talented youth with welcoming words.
The organizers prepared a rich competition program. Participants showcased their talents in areas such as “Choreography,” “Music,” and “Minute of Fame.” The KAMAZ team presented five diverse numbers to the jury and audience. Based on the results of the two-day preliminary stage, the automotive giant’s team was recognized as the best in several categories. First places were won by the numbers “KAMAZ Opened Its Doors to Me” (Music, ensemble), “Poppies” (Music, small form), the dance “KAMAZ. Master!” (Choreography, ensemble), and the creative performance “Through Life Together with KAMAZ” in the category “Minute of Fame.” The lyrical production “Kaitu” took second place in the category “Choreography” (small form). Following the zonal stage of the festival “Our Time – Beznen Zaman,” the PAO KAMAZ team secured first place in the overall team standings.
On Saturday, October 17, a gala concert took place, featuring the most striking creative performances. The Kamaz team was supported by the first deputy general director of PJSC “KAMAZ” – executive director Irek Gumerov, deputy general director for personnel management, organizational development, and corporate governance of PJSC “KAMAZ” Zhanna Khaliullina, director of the PJSC “KAMAZ” representative office in Kazan – director for interaction with republican authorities Alexander Ushenin, as well as other company leaders and employees. Greeting the participants at the opening ceremony, Zhanna Khaliullina thanked the organizers for the celebration of creativity. She noted that this year is special for “KAMAZ” and the city: the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ vehicle rolling off the assembly line and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Naberezhnye Chelny – significant events that the Kamaz team vividly reflected in their performances. In conclusion, Zhanna Khaliullina wished all participants success in the final.
Currently, the KAMAZ team is preparing to represent the auto giant at the superfinal in Kazan, which will take place on November 13-14, and already on November 16, the final gala concert will be held in the capital of Tatarstan.
The annual festival “Our Time – Безнен заман” was established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event has been held in Tatarstan since 2013 with the support of the republic’s head Rustam Minnikhanov and under the auspices of the Russian Federation Commission for UNESCO Affairs. The KAMAZ team is a regular participant of this festival. Year after year, the company’s team demonstrates a high level of skill and original direction of creative performances on stage.
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