Rustam Minnikhanov grants Order “Of merits before the Republic of Tatarstan” to Hero of Socialist Labor Nikolai Frolov

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has met with Hero of Socialist Labor Nikolai Frolov. Head of Republic congratulated him on 80th anniversary and granted the Order “Of merits before the Republic of Tatarstan” for longstanding active work for the good of Republic, considerable contribution in development of veteran’s movement. Rustam Minnikhanov also gifted a new car to Nikolai Frolov.

Nikolai Frolov in his turn thanked Tatarstan leadership for support being rendered to veterans and wished Rustam Minnikhanov strong health and long-term work for the good of Republic. He told as well about his childhood dream to work on a large industrial enterprise.

Nikolai Frolov was born on December, 13, 1931 in Volkovo village (Verkhneuslonsky region). After school he came to Kazan and worked at footware factory “Spartak”. After military service Nikolai Frolov worked at the plant “Radiopribor” for many years. In 1970 he was elected a member of the plant’s party committee. For valorous work he was awarded a title of Hero of Socialist Labor.

From 1972 till 1991 Nikolai Frolov was a member of regional party committee bureau. Since 2000 he has been actively participating in life of public organization “Heroes of Tatarstan” holding a post of Deputy board chairman.

Nikolai Frolov wished good luck in holding Universiade 2013 and thanked for the gifted car.

Currently labor veteran is implementing work with the youth. “I teach young people to be more kind to elderly people, tell about the importance of public work”, he said.

Tatarstan Minister of labour, employment and social protection Airat Shafigullin, Aide to RT President on social issues Tatyana Larionova, Chairman of public organization “Heroes of Tatarstan” Ildus Mostyukov took part in the meeting.