Rustam Minnikhanov meets with religious leaders

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held meetings with religious leaders in the RT Cabinet on February,2.

During the meeting with Archbishop of Kazan and Tatarstan Anastasy current issues of Kazan eparchy including events dedicated to 400-anniversary of praising the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, activity of Kazan seminary were discussed.

Later on Rustam Minnikhanov met with Chairman of RT Muslim religious board, mufti Ildus hazrat Faizov. The parties debated general situation in republican Muslim ummah. In particular, Tatarstan mufti summarized results of 2011 and told about events to be held in 2012. Besides, he informed RT President RT Muslim religious board announced 2012 the Year of Koran within the confines of the Year of historical and cultural heritage.

Head of RT President Staff Yuri Kamaltynov and Chief of the Department under RT President on interaction with religious associations Marat Gatin attended the meetings with religious leaders.