On April 25, a master class "Extrability Movement: Sails of the Spirit" was held for students from Tarsus University (Turkey). The event served as a platform for discussing Extrability projects, revealing human potential, and international cooperation.
At the beginning of the master class, participants were introduced to the concept of Extrability, aimed at developing hidden human capabilities. Special attention was paid to the sailing expedition "Sails of the Spirit", which brings together people with and without various physical characteristics. Guests watched a video about "Sails of the Spirit 2024" in Turkey, capturing bright moments and achievements of participants.
One of the key moments was watching a video about Mumin Abbas — a participant of "Sails of the Spirit" who, despite health peculiarities, successfully manages the difficulties of sea voyages. a lively discussion unfolded After the screening, and speakers shared their personal experiences:
Another guest was Elena Dedyulina, a student from Ural Federal University and content manager of White Cane NGO. She shared her experience of cooperation with the Extrability Movement and invited Turkish students to dialogue with the Russian team.
The meeting concluded with an open discussion and an invitation for students to join "Sails of the Spirit 2025. Movement Towards Mutual Enrichment," which will take place in Turkey from October 18 to November 1.
Esteemed Nurel Erturk, professor at Tarsus University, coordinator of the disabled students group and deputy head of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, expressed her desire to organize a joint meeting between Russian and Turkish students and participate in the "Sails of the Spirit" project.
We thank Nurel Erturk and Tarsus University students, Oleg Kolpashchikov, Yaroslav Makhtsiev, Elena Dedyulina, Dursun Arslan, and Alina Tosun for their participation and help in organizing and conducting the event.
Organizers:
One of the key moments was watching a video about Mumin Abbas — a participant of "Sails of the Spirit" who, despite health peculiarities, successfully manages the difficulties of sea voyages. a lively discussion unfolded After the screening, and speakers shared their personal experiences:
- Dursun Arslan (Tarsus), head of Tarsus Disability Platform and expedition participant, shared his journey of overcoming limitations.
- Alina Tosun (Antalya), an Extrability Movement volunteer, explained how such projects changed her life.
Another guest was Elena Dedyulina, a student from Ural Federal University and content manager of White Cane NGO. She shared her experience of cooperation with the Extrability Movement and invited Turkish students to dialogue with the Russian team.
The meeting concluded with an open discussion and an invitation for students to join "Sails of the Spirit 2025. Movement Towards Mutual Enrichment," which will take place in Turkey from October 18 to November 1.
Esteemed Nurel Erturk, professor at Tarsus University, coordinator of the disabled students group and deputy head of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, expressed her desire to organize a joint meeting between Russian and Turkish students and participate in the "Sails of the Spirit" project.
We thank Nurel Erturk and Tarsus University students, Oleg Kolpashchikov, Yaroslav Makhtsiev, Elena Dedyulina, Dursun Arslan, and Alina Tosun for their participation and help in organizing and conducting the event.
Organizers:
- White Cane NGO
- Extrability Movement
- Tarsus Disability Platform
- Tarsus University