Rustam Minnikhanov: small and medium-size businesses enjoy great opportunities in Kazan

Development of small and medium-size entrepreneurship is one of the most perspective areas of economic growth in Kazan. Such statement was made by the President of Tatasrtan Rustam Minnikhanov at a meeting with republican activists.

The gathering was held in KRK “Piramida” with participation of Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin, chiefs of ministries and departments, enterprises, members of public organizations.

Addressing participants of the meeting Head of Republic highlighted achieved results in city development. Rustam Minnikhanov reminded the impetus was given by celebration of 1000-anniversary of Kazan and preparation for World summer Universiade 2013.

“Kazan has never received such funding as in the period of preparation for Universiade. As a result we have one of the best infrastructures in Russia. All objects are already functioning for our citizens”, Rustam Minnikhanov said.

The President asked residents to regard a kind of discomfort connected with construction and modernization of transport infrastructure with favour.

Head of Republic also reminded about other large programs being realized in Tatarstan. Thus, within four years 23,6 bln roubles have been spent for major repair of housing, he informed. By words of RT President this program let solving problems of many city dwellers.

Tatarstan leadership does not stop realization of housing programs. According to Rustam Minnikhanov a unique program of social mortgage is being implemented. By this program 10-11 thousand flats are built in Republic every year.

The program of modernization of medical institutions implies repair and equipping Regional clinical hospital and Children Regional clinical hospital with up-to-date equipment, new emergency hospital will be constructed in Kazan in the context of preparation for Universiade.

Due to realization of the program “Belekech” a lot of new kindergartens have been constructed in Kazan in 2011. The program on major repair of schools will be launched next year.

Rustam Minnikhanov admitted there are problems with roads and providing suburban villages with drinking water which are meant to be solved in the context of Republican programs.

RT President marked guarantee of social development in Tatarstan is efficient economy. He reminded about the set task regarding doubling of gross regional product by 2016. It can be realized by modernization of existing factories and construction of new ones throughout Republic. “Small and medium-size businesses enjoy great opportunities in Kazan”, Rustam Minnikhanov stated.

Tatarstan President answered the questions of the participants. Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin reported on results of Kazan development and prospects.