Mintimer Shaimiev: We are open for wide cooperation with UNESCO

Participants of the St.Petersburg 36th session of the UNESCO World heritage committee – official representatives of states-members of the Committee and participates of the Youth model of the World heritage committee being held in Kazan visited ancient capital of the Volga Bulgaria accompanied by the RT State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev.

It is known that ancient city of Bolgar and island-town Sviyazhsk located in Tatarstan are nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World heritage List. According to Permanent Representative of Russia to UNESCO Eleonora Mitrofanova, who was enormously impressed by Bolgar, 26 objects have been included into UNESCO lists by results of 36th session of the UNESCO World heritage committee.

Her personal impressions, and admiration expressed by the Counselor to Director General of the International Council for monuments and sights, Director of the UNESCO Department for town planning and architectural monuments Munira Bushenaki considered to be a respectful expert in the industry give confidence that Bolgar and Sviyazhsk will be included in the UNESCO World heritage List in 2013.

“Such attention to our work and appreciation of recognized experts inspire us with optimism. We are open for wide cooperation including preparation of specialists for work with UNESCO. We have become deeply involved in the process of restoration and preservation of our ancestors’ heritage and will do our best to make people respond to our mission,” Mintimer Shaimiev said.