Rustam Minnikhanov: “Success of Tatarstan singers in “Voice” project is a win of the entire republic”

“Wins of Elmira Kalimullina and Dina Garipova in All-Russia TV project “Voice” demonstrated Tatarstan’s creative potential,” the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said at a meeting with winners of the contest Russian citizens watched so closely during three months.

The meeting took place at the Kazan Kremlin with participation of the RT Minister of culture Airat Sibagatullin, Dina’s and Elmira’s parents and teachers.

“Your success is a very important event for the entire country. It demonstrated the potential of our republic. All you have done is a great deed and the result of great work,” the Tatarstan President said.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Dina’s and Elmira’s parents and teachers, and their mentors at the project, Pelageya and Aleksandr Gradsky.

The RT President supposes that Russian show business lacks talented young performers, and the “Voice” project revealed new talents.

Dina Garipova thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for the meeting and greetings he had sent just after her win. “The title of an honoured artist is a high privilege. We will try to maintain the same level,” she said.

Elmira Kalimullina noted that their success in All-Russia TV project made them Tatarstan’s ambassadors on Russia’s artistic arena, and it was both a high privilege and big responsibility.

Girls told about their future plans. Dina and Elmira would like to continue musical education. Rustam Minnikhanov promised to render necessary support in their careers.

Finally, Rustam Minnikhanov presented documents on giving them the titles of honoured artists of the Republic of Tatarstan and housing certificates. Singers’ teachers received Letters of gratitude from the RT President.