(KZN.RU,
December 25). Rustam Minnikhanov, the President of Tatarstan, visited the
children's scientific and entertainment center “Zarnitsa” (the stadium “Kazan
Arena”), where today the opening of a new station for the study of robotics
“KibernetikUM” took place.
Ilsur
Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, Roman Shaikhutdinov, the vice-premier of the RT
and the Minister of Information and Communication of the RT, Engel Fattakhov,
the deputy Prime Minister of the RT and the Minister of Education and Science
of the RT, Artur Abdulzyanov, the general director of the production
association “Zarnitsa”, and others accompanied Rustam Minnikhanov.
The
“KibernetikUM” is a unique educational platform, aimed at the study of robotics
kids, electronics, 3D-design and programming.
During the
inspection of locations, Rustam Minnikhanov was told that special methods of
teaching, using Lego designers, TETRIX, as well as equipment specifically
manufactured for the “Zarnitsa”, were designed for visitors.
7 training
courses are organized on the basis of the “KibernetikUM” station: the space
simulation class, the industrial robotics, the general electronics, the
educational robotics, the electronics lab, the 3D-modeling class, and the
design class for children from 5 to 8 years.
Leaders of
the “KibernetikUM” reported that experienced tutors will teach with young technicians.
Classes are held on unique educational methods, which were developed in
conjunction with specialists of the Innopolis University.
Rustam
Minnikhanov got acquainted with classrooms, laboratories and workshops,
children's educational station.
After that,
the President of Tatarstan visited the entertainment area “Yurkin Park: Ice
Age”, reports the press-service of the head of the republic. The popular venue with
dinosaur models was complemented by snow slides, a large skating rink,
cross-kart for studded driving and other infrastructure for family recreation. The
residence of Ded Moroz is working for children.