Ilsur Metshin: 2012 was successful for Kazan by almost all main parameters

At a summary session of the Kazan City Duma concerning results of social and economic development in 2012 and setting tasks for 2013 Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin said that 2012 was successful for Kazan by almost all main parameters.

The session was held at the Kazan City Hall. President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov participated in the event.

Ilsur Metshin said: “First of all, we should note steady development of economy, the basis of all opportunities. Physical volume of production exceeded 112 per cent, whereas Russian indices made 102, 6 percent. The following enterprises made most considerable contribution: “Kazanorgsintez”, “Kazan helicopters”, “Nefis Cosmetics”, “Voith Turbo Kazan.”

According to Ilsur Metshin, service and trade sector was rapidly developing. 26 new objects of consumer market were commissioned, 44 old ones were reconstructed. The demand for fitness centers and medicine has increased by half. Tourism turnover has increased by one third. Rise in average salary made 14 per cent (25950 rubles). 20 000 Kazan dwellers have income below the living wage.

“Main condition of city’s successful development is the growing flow of investments.185 bln rubles have been invested in Kazan development within one year. Undoubtedly, Universiade is main investment project. Preparation for this event brought 130 bln rubles of direct investments,” Mayor of Kazan said.
He continued that overall amount of taxes increased by one fourth and accounted for 86 bln rubles.

Issues on making amendments in decisions of the Kazan City Duma “Concerning budget of Kazan municipality for 2013 and planned period of 2014 and 2015”, “Concerning forecasted plan (programme) of privatization of Kazan municipal property for 2011 and prospects till 2013” were discussed afterwards.