Organisation of tourism in Bolgar and Sviyazhsk during Universiade discussed at Tatarstan Government House

Issues of rendering high-quality services to tourists in Bolgar and Sviyazhsk during Universiade have been discussed at a meeting at Tatarstan Government House held by Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov on March 26.

Tatarstan State Counsellor, Chairman of the Board of Guardians of the Republican Foundation for Historical and Cultural Monuments Mintimer Shaimiev participated in the meeting.

Ildar Khalikov said that restoration of historical monuments in Bolgar and Sviyazhsk is very important. “For years there has not been such an initiative in Russia. We should do our best so that major efforts of people who organised this work and donated money to such a good cause do not go to waste,” he stressed.

According to Ildar Khalikov, Bolgar and Sviyazhsk should become tourist landmarks both in republic and the whole country. Universiade 2013 in Kazan will favour attraction of tourists.

Ildar Khalikov mentioned that 9000 sportsmen from 127 countries, 2000 referees, 5000 personnel will participate in student Games.

Deputy Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourism Sergei Ivanov said that the number of tourists in Bolgar increased by160 per cent, and by 254 per cent in Sviyazhsk. A considerable increase in tourist flow is expected during Universiade.

Prime Minister required from Tatarstan Ministry of Youth, Sport and Tourism to work out functioning of all services in Bolgar and Sviyazhsk at maximum capacity rate. Ildar Khalikov also called for involving students of field-specific higher educational institutions to work as guides.

Participants of the meeting also discussed rendering of transport services to tourists during Universiade, organisation of entertainment programme for guests coming to Bolgar and Sviyazhsk.