Rustam Minnikhanov meets with representatives of Tatar Diaspora in Czech Republic

15 April 2013, Monday

On 15 April in Prague Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov who came on a working visit to Czech Republic the previous day had a meeting  with representatives of Tatar diaspora.

The Tatar community in Czech Republic is one of the youngest in Europe. According to the data of the World Congress of Tatars, 300 Tatars currently live in Czech Republic. However, Tatars living in Prague display a considerable public activity.

The Tatar national holiday “Sabantui” has been held here since 2002. The youth movement of Tatars living in Czech Republic is cooperating with the organisation “Tatars of Europe”. Free Sunday Tatar language courses are available under the auspices of Trade and Economic Representation of the Republic of Tatarstan in Czech Republic. Czech Tatars are planning to establish an official national and cultural community.

At the meeting Rustam Minnikhanov told about projects “TNV-planet”, and online programme for learning the Tatar language “Ana tele”.

Rim Gilfanov, a member of Tatar Diaspora, Director of Tatar-Bashkir editorial office of “Azatlyk” (“Freedom”) radio station said that Tatars living in Czech Republic follow Tatarstan achievements and implementation of projects in economic sphere with interest. Besides, Czech Tatars are active fans of “Rubin” and “Ak Bars” sports teams.

Rustam Minnikhanov presented awards to most active members of Tatar Diaspora.
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