Mintimer Shaimiev inspects objects under construction and restoration in Bolgar

RT State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev made a working trip to ancient town Bolgar and inspected objects under construction and restoration in the context of the project of the republican fund “Vozrozhdenie” (Revival).

Mintimer Shaimiev acquainted with construction of a riverside station combined with the Museum of Bolgar civilization. Main works have been completed here, finishing works are being implemented.

Later on, he viewed the Commemorative token in honor of Islam adoption by Volga Bulgars in 922. The foundation stone was laid on June 19, 2010 in Bolgar during solemn events dated to 1121st anniversary of Islam adoption in Volga Bulgaria. The Commemorative token represents a building in the style of ancient Bolgar. It will be commissioned on May 21. About 100 pictures made by the Tatarstan artists had been brought to Bolgar the day before. They will be placed on the basement floor of the building, on the territory of the museum exhibition complex.

Guests also viewed the protective building made of wood and polycarbonate. Mintimer Shaimiev noted that there are not similar constructions in Russia.
The next object viewed by officials was the complex comprising a mosque and medrese.

Afterwards, guests looked over the Museum of bread, the interactive museum of the history of farming and bread production on the Tatarstan land from ancient times till the XX century. The object is completely ready for opening on May 21.

In the interview Mintimer Shaimiev noted that he was satisfied by what he had seen and all works are being fulfilled in accordance with the plan.