From April 8, 2026, to April 10, 2026, the 17th R. V. Zakharov «Maria» International Competition for Young Choreographers was held at the Choreography Faculty of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS).

Congratulations to first-year student of the Department «Ballet Master’s Art» Akyn Tomiris, who was awarded the title of Second-Degree Laureate, the Rector’s Prize, and a diploma for preserving the traditions of classical dance at the 17th R. V. Zakharov «Maria» International Competition for Young Choreographers (GITIS, Moscow)!

We congratulate the student’s instructor, People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan and professor in the Department «Ballet Master’s Art», Gulzhan Tutkibaeva, on her student’s remarkable victory!