The Leelavati Prize of the International Mathematical Union was awarded during the ICM 2018 in Rio de Janeiro to Ali Nesin for his outstanding contributions towards increasing public awareness of mathematics in Turkey. We review Nesin's outreach activities, focusing on its founding and development of the "Mathematics Village" as an extraordinary, peaceful place for the exploration of mathematical knowledge dedicated to improving the understanding of mathematics of gifted students at all levels, in the inspiring environment and stimulating atmosphere of a camp.
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