Within the framework of the Year of environmental culture and protection in the Republic of Tatarstan, the Republican Center of traditional culture development held “The Earth Breath” competition. 25 children's associations from different regions of the republic took part in the competition. In the course of the competition its participants planted trees in their settlements, cleared springs away from garbage, and organized performances of amateur theaters on environmental protection. The most active participants of “The Earth Breath” project were rewarded with gifts, including gifts from the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan.