Delegation of Volgograd region visits technopolis Himgrad and sport objects in Kazan
16 January 2013, Wednesday
Delegation of the Volgograd region led by the Governor Sergei Bozhenov visited technopolis Himgrad. Guests were accompanied by the Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov.
To the point, delegation of the Volgograd region arrived in Kazan with a two-day visit (January, 15-16).
Representatives of the Volgograd region got acquainted with activity of technopolis Himgrad, residents of the technopark, in particular, with produce of ZAO “Danaflex-Nano”.
Another object visited by members of the delegation was the Aquatics Palace under construction. This sports object located on the bank of Kazanka River is one of the largest indoor sports venues in Russia. Competitions of the World Aquatics Championship will be held at the Aquatics Palace in 2015.
Several Kazan road-transport objects were also presented to the guests.
Representatives of the Volgograd region visited the construction site of a football stadium Rubin Arena for 45 000 seats. Official opening and closing ceremonies of Universiade 2013 and matches of the World Football Cup 2018 will take place here. New football stadium is being built in accordance with FIFA requirements.
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