Ildar Khalikov: Damir Bikbov made great contribution in today’s Tatarstan
4 July 2012, Wednesday
Kazan citizens have said farewell to Tatarstan ex-minister of economy Damir Bikbov who passed away yesterday at the age of 67. Besides relatives, ministers and chiefs of largest Tatarstan enterprises, employees who used to work with Damir Bikbov came to say farewell.
The Tatarstan Premier Ildar Khalikov took part in the event.
“Today we say farewell to a prominent leader of the republic and honest man who made great contribution in today’s Tatarstan. I personally knew Damir Mansurovich and consider him to be my teacher as many Tatarstaners do. Many people knew him as a man who always came first to help in any difficult situation,” Ildar Khalikov said.
On behalf of the Tatarstan President, State Council and Government the PM conveyed condolences to relatives, friends and everyone who knew him.
Tatarstan Minister of economy Midkhat Shagiakhmetov, Chairman of RT State Council Committee on economy, investments and entrepreneurship Marat Galeev, Chairman of RT Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev, other colleagues and friends of Damir Bikbov shared their memories about this outstanding person.
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On 4 March at a briefing in the Government House of the republic Tatarstan Minister of Land and Property Relation Fanil Agliullin told about changes in land legislation enforced from 1 March of the current year. He said that they simplify a number of procedures for land plot owners including expanding the possibilities for land use and changing the rules for changing the category of a plot.