Russian Minister of the Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev is on a working trip in Kazan
13 March 2013, Wednesday
Russian Minister of the Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in Kazan with a working visit. He has visited several sport venues of Universiade-2013: Tennis Academy, Universiade Village, Palace of Single Combats “Ak Bars”, stadium “Kazan-Arena”, Aquatics Palace, Ice sports palace “Tatneft-Arena”.
Russian Minister of the Interior was accompanied by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.
Vladimir Kolokoltsev was told about organisation of work on protecting public order during World summer student games. In particular, every object will be provided with special guard stations and video cameras. The territorial police station will soon start operating in Universiade Village.
All entrances of sport venues will have checkpoints equipped with special screening equipment. Before the beginning of competitions dog experts will inspect objects. 20 thousand policemen and employees of the interior bodies will ensure protection of public order and security during Universiade on July 6-17.
Vladimir Kolokoltsev got familiar with work of the Unified control security centre of Universiade-2013 in Kazan located at the Ministry of the Interior and held meeting with management team of the ministry.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.