Dear citizens of Tatarstan! The commemorative date - the Baptism of Rus (Day of christianization of Russia) is celebrated on July 28. This important historical event happened in 988 gave impetus to public, spiritual, and cultural development and strengthening of Russian statehood. It is known that Christian culture carries immense potential of moral self-improvement. Christening symbolizes finding of belief, salvation, and hope for eternal life.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov addresses Muslims of Tatarstan on the occasion of Eid al-Fit.
"Dear Tatarstan citizens! Dear compatriots! From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr!
Ramadan is the month of fasting, a time when all the attention and care are focused on improving the soul and strengthening the faith, when the intentions to support fellow creatures and help those in need are truly pure," the message says.
On July 26, speaking at the 65th anniversary celebrations of JSC North West Oil Trunk Pipelines held in Almetievsk (Tatarstan), Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that the company plays a great role in the Russian pipeline complex.
On July 26, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Transneft President Nikolay Tokarev, Director General of the North West Oil Trunk Pipelines, JSC (SZMN) Rifgat Khakimov took part in solemn opening of the II Summer Sports Competitions of Transneft subsidiaries in Universiade Village, Kazan.
On July 26, upon his arrival on a working visit in Kazan, President of OAO “Transneft” Nikolay Tokarev was met by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov at the Kazan International Airport.
On July 26, speaking at a regional meeting held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov with the participation of all municipal regions at Tatarstan Government House, Tatarstan Prime Minister – Minister of Agriculture and Food Marat Akhmetov said that the crop harvesting campaign started in Tatarstan.
On July 25, during his working trip to Tatarstan, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov visited the construction site of the Innopolis special economic zone near Kazan.
On July 25, First Deputy Chairman of Russian Government Igor Shuvalov, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, rector of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Vladimir Mau, and participants of the international educational forum “Summer campus of the Presidential Academy” discussed problems of modern education, development of Russian economy, and ways of economic crisis recovery.
On July 25, at his meeting with participants of the international educational forum “Summer Campus of the Presidential Academy” being held in Kazan, First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov said that Russia should keep on actively exporting raw materials and energy resources while they are in demand in the world market.