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.
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.