Nizhgary Community's Radio Station Blends Culture, Language, and News
The Nizhgary community in Nizhny Novgorod has been preserving its unique language and culture for decades. Today, they enjoy a radio station that blends the call to prayer with folk music and news today read by schoolchildren. A new episode of 'Nizhgary', exploring their linguistic and cultural heritage, is set to air on the 28th of September.
The radio station, a beacon of Nizhgary culture, is just one of many initiatives preserving the Tatar language and traditions. The community's newspaper, established 35 years ago, has been instrumental in keeping their language alive. Innovative methods, such as welding Tatar letters onto typewriters, have been employed to ensure the newspaper's survival.
The new episode of 'Nizhgary' will delve into these world news preservation efforts. It will air on the 28th of September at 8:10 AM and 9:10 PM, with additional broadcasts scheduled for late October and early November. The television channel, a joint project between GTRK and the Regional Tatar Autonomy Nizhgary, has won national awards. Even Russian camera operators have learned Tatar, with 'rakhmat' being the first word many have picked up.
The Nizhgary community's commitment to preserving their language and culture is evident in their numerous initiatives, from the innovative newspaper to the award-winning television channel. The upcoming episode of 'Nizhgary' promises to shed light on these efforts and inspire further appreciation for the community's rich heritage.
