Igor Shuvalov: “Whole Russia must be presented at Universiade in Kazan”

Representatives of all Russian regions should be present at the World summer Universiade in Kazan, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov at the session of Universiade organizing committee in Moscow.

The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Russian Minister of communications Nikolay Nikiforov, Russian Minister of sport Vitaly Mutko, Secretary General of the Russian Olympic Committee Marat Bariev, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, chief executives of Universiade Executive Office Vladimir Leonov, representatives of federal and regional agencies participated in session at the RF Government house.

Russian Minister of sport Vitaly Mutko reported on preparation for the Games. He said that preparation for Universiade was entering its final stage. He informed about main dates of the Games. By May 15, 2013 all sports objects must be passed to Universiade Executive Office.

Universiade Village will be opened on June 29. On June 29-30 the Russian team will be accommodated on the territory of the Village. Sport competitions will start on July 5. The official opening ceremony will be held on July 6. Last competitions, the Closing Ceremony will be held on July 17.

According to Russian Minister of sport, 10 thousand sportsmen will participate in Universiade. 32 sports objects will be used for holding main events, other 17 – for trainings.

Vitaly Mutko said that the task was set for all Russian sports federations to train teams and actively participate in preparation of competitions and referee's board.

First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov offered to organise the visit of Russian students to Universiade in Kazan. He emphasized the importance of involving students for competitions and Universiade torch relay.
The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov reported on preparation for Universiade in republic. He informed that construction of the football stadium for 45 000 seats, the main sports object of the Games, will be finished by March, 1.

Construction of new terminal of the airport has been finished, reconstruction of the old terminal has started. The railway branch from the airport to the railway station is ready. Construction of 8 of 11 transport junctions has completed.

Rustam Minnikhanov also told about solving problems of ensuring safety, providing catering and medical services.