Kyndykan Doll congratulated the Participants of the VIII Games “Asia Children” from the orbiting ISS

Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station recorded a greeting for the participants of the VIII “Asia Children” International Sports Games together with a Kyndykan doll - an ethnic and cultural symbol of the peoples of the North and the Arctic. Marina Volkova, Head of the Department of Happiness of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, Head of the CSRC "Aggregator of Happiness" arrived in Yakutsk to support the creative association "Kyndykan" and young athletes.

The VIII “Asia Children” International Sports Games have become an asset not only for Yakutia, but for the whole of Eurasia. The idea that started with a bold dream of uniting the sports youth of the largest continent of our planet today unites many people. The year 2024 has been declared the Year of the Family in Russia and the Year of Childhood in Yakutia, marking the return of the “Asia Children” Games to their historical homeland.

"As if in reflection of these momentous events, the Kyndykan doll, a symbol of traditions and dreams, went on a space journey," the Kyndykan Creative Association said. Sending the doll into space became possible after children from the Kyndykan ethno-acrobatic choreography academy, participants of the international children's contest "Star Relay", appealed to the cosmonauts. The initiative was supported by the Government of Yakutia, Roscosmos State Corporation, the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Digital Transformation Laboratory" of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly and the watchmaking company "Russian Time".

And of course, it's not all just a children's story. Marina Volkova, Head of the Department of Happiness of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly, supported the Kyndykan Association at the International Games in Yakutsk, which sent a symbol of the guardians of the North and the Arctic to the ISS. Cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, Nikolai Chub and Alexander Grebenkin addressed the Games participants with a Roscosmos greeting from the orbit, while the little Kyndykan Doll flew freely in front of them in weightlessness.

"Never before has the world changed so rapidly as it is now. It is important to realize that these changes bring not only threats but also opportunities. That is why today it is more important than ever to unite the efforts of all countries and peoples. Only together we will be able to cope with the challenges we face and build a better future for all," said Marina Volkova.

Anatoly Semenov, Deputy Chairman of the Government of Yakutia, emphasized that the success of the project with sending Kyndykan doll to the ISS is not just a bright event, but a demonstration of the important principle of supporting creative industries and developing the potential of the young generation.

"It is important for us to invest in the future, the development of talented children, creating conditions for their creative growth. The “Asia Children” Games have become an asset not only for Yakutia, but also for the whole country. The idea, which started with a bold dream, today unites young athletes from many countries of the Asian continent. Also, Kyndykan, being a symbol of the guardians of the North and the Arctic, unites all those who care about preserving our heritage," said Anatoly Semyonov.