Rustam Minnikhanov meets with FISU President

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has met with FISU President Claude-Louis Gallien. The event was held within the framework of the meeting of heads of delegations of countries participating in Universiade-2013.

Russian Deputy Minister of Sport Natalia Parshikova, Head of Russian Sport Student Union Oleg Matytsin, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Head of Executive office of Universiade-2013 Vladimir Leonov participated in the event.

Addressing FISU President, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked him for vesting confidence on Tatarstan. Rustam Minnikhanov said: “Every day we learn something new and work intensively. Russian Government supports us, and Vladimir Putin personally pays much attention to preparation for Universiade.”

“92 days are left to Universiade. We have to deal with several tasks. We must prove that Russia can organise such major events and contribute to promotion of student sport,” President of Tatarstan continued.

FISU President Claude-Louis Gallien assured that Universiade in Kazan would be held on the highest level. “Almost everything is ready now. We know it will be the best Universiade for the entire history. Russia and Tatarstan will make the history of student sport,” he said.

Russian Deputy Minister of Sport Natalia Parshikova noted that preparation for Universiade enables getting the efficient model of a well-organised sport event. Universiade helped to organise the visa-free entry for participants of the student games, and other major sport events that will be held in Russia.