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On July 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA President Julio Maglione, Russian Presidential Envoy in Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees Ahmad Al-Fahad Al Sabah, Aide to Russian President Igor Levitin, and Secretary General of the Russian Olympic Committee Anastasia Davydova attended the opening ceremony of the 16th FINA World Championship (Kazan, Tatneft Arena Sports Palace).

On July 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin accompanied by Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov visited Kazan Arena stadium and met with Russian national team that will take part in 16th FINA World Championship in Kazan.

On July 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive on a working trip in Kazan to take part in the opening ceremony of the 16th FINA World Championship.

On July 24, at their meeting at Kazan international airport, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Turkish Minister of Economy Nihat Zeybekci discussed steps of further constructive cooperation.

On July 23, at the Tatarstan Government House, Agreement on cooperation between Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers and Federal Grid Company of Unified Energy System was signed.

On July 23, at his meeting with President of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba at the Kazan Kremlin, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev thanked him for finding an opportunity to visit the republic in the days of the 16th FINA World Championship.

Dear citizens of Tatarstan!
The 16th FINA World Championship is opening on July 24 in Kazan. More than 5,400 sportsmen from 190 countries, including 1,161 sportsmen from Russia will be competing in six kinds of water sports in the main championship and five water sports in Masters Championship.