Alabuga Start

At one of the evening events, participants of the Alabuga Start programme got together to play a friendly game of basketball 🏀 In a warm and supportive atmosphere, the girls practised their shots, learned to work as a team and simply enjoyed their time together. In every game, it's not just the score that matters. What it teaches is much more valuable: support, courage and the ability to move forward. 📌Do you like team sports? Share your thoughts in the comments!

In a recent interview, a young woman from Morocco shared how her journey with the Alabuga Start programme began: moving to Russia, her first impressions, adaptation, and the support that helped her feel more confident. The programme became more than a job for her - it became an opportunity to grow, both professionally and personally. New acquaintances and skill development became part of her experience. Watch the interview and find out how one step can change a lot.

After a blogger from South Africa visited Alabuga Start, a lot of false information appeared in the media about our participants, their lives and the conditions of the programme. Today, we are publishing a video commentary from a programme participant who was personally present at the meeting with the blogger and tells how everything really happened. No scripts, no ‘correct’ answers — just her words and her experience. 📌 It is important to hear from those who are really here. Watch the video and learn the truth from an experienced participant.

The programme has generated a lot of interest - and just as many questions. How do I apply? How long will I have to wait for an invitation? Who takes care of tickets and accommodation? In the new video, our HR-specialist talks in detail about the key stages: from submitting your application to your first days in Russia. Simply put she talks about documents, deadlines, travel arrangements and on-site support. Our goal is to leave no stone unturned and help you feel confident even before the programme begins. 💬 Any questions? Ask them in the comments, and we will be sure to answer them in future episodes!

After frightening headlines about "slavery" and "labour exploitation", many believed the rumours. But someone decided not to speculate, but to find out for themselves. The second part of the independent analysis is now available. No accusations, no defence. Just observation and facts. We are sharing this video because the truth also deserves to be heard.

Some media outlets describe the Alabuga Start programme in ridiculously dark terms. However, instead of sensational headlines, one independent blogger decided to check everything out for himself — no scripts, no censorship. The new video offers an honest analysis: who the programme participants are, how they live and work, what the contracts and salaries are like, and what that "list of 100 words" is all about. This is not an advertisement. Nor is it an excuse. It is an outside perspective. Watch. Think. Draw your own conclusions.

Girls from all over the world come to Alabuga Start. Each has her own story, her own dreams and her own reason for starting her journey here. ⠀ Some are taking their first steps in their profession, some are mastering a new field, and for others it is a chance for independence and development. ⠀ This video is about how different accents, cultures and perspectives come together for one purpose: to move forward. ⠀ What goal would bring you to the programme? Write in the comments — it's important for us to hear every story.