Mintimer Shaimiev receives greetings on 75-anniversary

President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Chairman of RF Government Vladimir Putin congratulated State Counselor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev on 75-anniversary.

The telegram of Dmitry Medvedev reads,

“You held a post of President of the Republic of Tatarstan for 18 years. You fulfilled a lot of work for its dynamic social-economic development and improvement of society living standards, made great contribution in consolidation of civil peace and inter-confessional consent in society. Due to your sense of responsibility, skills in making reasonable decisions and wide experience in political sphere you enjoy deserved reputation in our country. Your professional period of life demonstrates devoted service to the country “.

“You belong to the constellation of outstanding, talented people endowed with inexhaustible creative potential, real leaders. Your huge contribution in overall development of native Tatarstan, formation of modern Russian state system, consolidation of inter-ethnic peace and consent deserve profound recognition. You have never been afraid of hardships, following your own principles even in the most difficult situations. Such a responsible and consistent position and outstanding personal skills resulted in great prestige and respect. I am sure your professional skills, political wisdom and priceless experience will be in demand for the benefit of the Republic of Tatarstan and Russia”, Vladimir Putin noted in his greetings.

Mintimer Shaimiev received telegrams from the President of Turkish Republic Abdullah Gul and President of Belarus Republic Aleksandr Lukashenko.

Chairman of Federation Council of RF Federal Assembly Valentina Matvienko, First deputy chairman of RF Government Igor Shuvalov, Deputy chairman of RF State Duma Oleg Morozov, RF Minister of agriculture Elena Skrynnik, President of Bashkortostan Republic Rustem Khamitov, Head of Ingush Republic Yunus-bek Yevkurov, Governor of Sverdlovsk region Aleksandr Misharin, Governor of Kemerovo region Aman Tuleev, Governor of Kurgan region Oleg Bogomolov and heads of other regions congratulated Tatarstan State Counselor on the occasion.

Chairman of Russia’s mufti council Ravil Gainutdin, Chairman of Central Muslim religious board of Russia Talgat Tadzhutdin, Chairman of Caucasus Muslim board, Co-chairman of inter-religious CIS Council Allahshukyur Pasha-Zade, Chairman of Russian Theatre Workers Union, People’s artist of Russia Aleksandr Kalyagin and other public figures, officials of international organizations, outstanding figures of culture, art and science, famous representatives of RF and RT financial and business communities, compatriots living in different RF regions and abroad sent their greetings to Mintimer Shaimiev.