A New Stage of the International Inclusive Expedition "Sails of the Spirit – 2026: Extrability Movement. We Choose to Continue" Launches in Kazakhstan

2026-09-25 22:06

The program in Kazakhstan is aimed at unlocking the hidden abilities of people with and without disabilities (the Extrability concept) through teamwork in inclusive crews on the water and participation in social practices.

The importance of holding the international inclusive route in the republic and the significance of the Extrability movement is emphasized by Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh:

"Projects like 'Sails of the Spirit' truly unite us, because representatives of different countries gather under this flag. Not only people with visual or musculoskeletal impairments participate on an equal footing in the team, but also participants without health restrictions – which speaks to genuine, real inclusiveness. In my view, at the legislative level, it is necessary to provide systematic support for such initiatives. These are wonderful practices that need to be spread and multiplied: they strengthen international friendship and make us stronger when we implement them together."

Key Events of the Stage in Kazakhstan:

September 5–9 – Opening of the inclusive sailing camp on Lake Balkhash, training and practice sessions on sailing trimarans and rowing catamarans, practicing interaction in inclusive crews, and trainings under the "Burnout – No" program.
September 10 – Extrability Day in the city of Balkhash: an inclusive concert, sports activities, and master classes in sailing and rowing with the participation of citizens and guests.
September 11 – Inclusive competitions in rowing and sailing disciplines, summarization of results, and the grand closing of the camp in Balkhash.
September 13–14 – Training of inclusive crews on the water in the village of Ulken, conducting "blind fishing," as well as a series of trust and self-regulation trainings.
September 15 – Extrability Day in the village of Ulken and celebration of the anniversary of the "Sails of the Spirit" project: an inclusive concert, master classes, and a festive variety show.
September 16–17 – Completion of the program in the village of Ulken, holding the final seminar "Sails of the Spirit: Extrability Movement. We Choose to Continue" in Almaty, summarizing results, and team departure.

Project Partners of "Sails of the Spirit – 2026":

State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom
Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo)
Russian Geographical Society
Medscan Group of Companies
Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin
Institute of Management Design and Competitive Strategies LLC
Udokan Copper LLC
Extrability Movement
Akimat of Almaty Region (Kazakhstan)
Akimat of Karagana Region (Kazakhstan)
Akimat of Balkhash City (Kazakhstan)
Akimat of Ulken City (Kazakhstan)
Issyk-Kul District State Administration (Kyrgyzstan)
Society of товаров and Deaf of Kyrgyzstan (Society of the Blind and Deaf of Kyrgyzstan)
Bishkek State University
DE FACTO MEDIA HUB Inclusive Media Portal (Kazakhstan)
Public Charitable Events Foundation "Special Holidays" (Kazakhstan)
Tarsus Disability Platform (Turkey)
UPTK "Sails of the Urals"
Dr. Volkova's Clinic
ANO "Most"
"Eldorado" Travel Agency
"Nurbakhyt" Recreation Center
"Volna" Fishing Base, Ulken
Alliance School, Private School, Almaty
Sverdlovsk Regional Public Organization "Kyrgyzstan-Ural"