The President of the Republic of Tatarsan Ruatam Minikhanov’s address on the occasion of the Republic Day (August 30, 2012)

Dear Tatarstan residents!

I heartily congratulate you on the national holiday of Tatarstan – the Republic Day.

More than twenty years Tatarstan is on the path of social, economic and political transformation. The adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic, signing of two agreements on the delimitation of powers from the federal government, successful implementation of many large-scale social and economic growth became an important parts of the development of the country.

Today Tatarstan has considerable economic potential, social infrastructure, rising living standards.

We introduce advanced technologies in shipbuilding, automobile and petrochemical industries, open new prospects for the development of the aviation and the IT-industries, actively develop transport infrastructure. Tatarstan is one of the leading regions in housing construction.

High-tech projects such as "Innopolis-Kazan" acquire real features.

Basing on the achievements, we define the problems of further growth. The prospect consists of the creation of high-tech working areas and a significant increase of working productivity. It is important to improve the state support of young people, in whose hands the future of Tatarstan.

Changes take place in public life. The political landscape is becoming more diverse. The first forum nonprofits organizations showed the increasing capacity of civil society.

Tatarstan residents have become more initiative, and they want to enjoy the benefits of free development – that it is our major achievement.

Welcoming the changes, we must clearly understand that in the present conditions the social and political stability has the fundamental importance.

The Year of historical and cultural heritage has boosted public attention to our past. We became more careful with the monuments of material and spiritual culture.

We need to keep friendship between people of different nationalities and religions. State and society, based on the force of law, will prevent any manifestations of radicalism, to promote peace and harmony.

A strong economy, rightful state, united society - that is the formula of success of our country.

Dear friends!

I sincerely wish you well, peace and prosperity!

Let us face the future calmly and confidently, and work hard for the benefit of our native Tatarstan.

Happy Holidays!