Rustam Minnikhanov: Universiade is a good reason to change people’s mentality

“Preparation of summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan is a good example of synchronous work of all agencies,” President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said during the conversation with managers of some republican media agencies at the RT Government House.

“Federal structures, republican authorities and municipality work synchronously as one team. Universiade is an international event. Federal authorities appreciate and understand our work. It is an image event for our country. I express special thanks to First Vice-premier of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov who will come to Vladivostok tomorrow in order to receive Universiade Torch. It means that great importance is being attached to Universiade,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

“Within the framework of Universiade 2013 we should show our country so that people feel envious. Such projects change image of our city. Look how much we’ve done. Universiade is a good reason to change people’s mentality,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

The President reminded that representatives of 170 countries would come to participate in the event.

“Kazan is becoming an attractive city for investors, tourists. We are changing attitude to our city. After Universiade we will keep the same pace of work and life. We will host World Aquatics Championship and matches of the World Football Cup,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.