Center for Creativity and Youth Initiatives The Center prepares and conducts thematic, theatrical events and shows, dance and entertainment, information and exhibitions, leisure programs, celebrations and festivals. The Center includes such creative associations as: The Youth Chamber Choir of the Ryazan State University named for S.A. Yesenin was established in 2006 on the basis of the Theology department by students singing in the choir of the University Temple. The repertoire was initially based on Russian religious and classical choral music, adaptations of Russian folk songs and popular vocal pieces. The choir has won prizes at several major All-Russia contests and festivals.