Ildar Khalikov: 80-anniversary of Verkhneuslonsky region is an important event for Republic
18 November 2011, Friday
Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov took part in celebrations dated to 80-anniversary of Verkhneuslonsky region which took place in local house of culture.
Before the celebrations Ildar Khalikov inspected the photo exhibition of Tatarstan prosecutor Kafil Amirov, native of Verkhneuslonsky region. Kafil Amirov presented his landscape pictures of native land. Head of Tatarstan Government also visited exhibition of products made at regional enterprises.
A solemn event started from theatrical performance dedicated to the history of Verkhneuslonsky region. Acting Head of Verkhneuslonsky executive committee Marat Ziatdinov congratulated residents of the region on the event and invited Tatarstan PM to the stage.
Ildar Khalikov congratulated everyone on holiday on behalf of RT President, Government and State Council. He marked 80-anniversary of Verkhneuslonsky region is an important event for Republic.
“Main wealth of the region is people. Different ethnic groups and religions live and work here in harmony. It is great you keep friendly relationships and value cultural heritage”, Ildar Khalikov highlighted. We remember and honor famous natives of Verkhneuslonsky region, - politicians, scientists, poets, talented sportsmen. Names of soldiers, natives of the region, Heroes of the Soviet Union were forever included in Tatarstan chronicles.
Ildar Khalikov recalled those people who contributed in construction of the bridge across Volga River which was opened in 1989 and gave an impetus to development of Tatarstan.
Head of RT Government emphasized achievements of the region in agriculture and thanked large investing companies. He wished residents of Verkhneuslonsky region new achievements, health and wellbeing and granted awards and letters of gratitude.
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