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On June 18, prospects of the substitution of import components of Russian defence industry by domestic products were discussed at a meeting held by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, heads of Tatarstan defence industrial enterprises took part in the meeting.

On June 18, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a ceremony of laying the first stone in the foundation of a new plant OAO “Kazan Synthetic Rubber Plant – Silicone” to manufacture organic-silicon products.

On June 17, speaking at the 21st World Petroleum Congress in Moscow, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that sustainable oil production is the basis for the development of petrochemical and oil refining enterprises in Tatarstan.

On June 17, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a session of the Governmental commission on competition and development of small and medium businesses held by First Vice Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Igor Shuvalov at Russian Government House.

On June 16, speaking at a session of the Guardian Council of Kazan Federal University, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University will hold firm positions in the world educational system in the near future.

On June 15, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov attended Kazan City Racing Show with participation of famous auto sportsmen. A few thousand spectators gathered near the Kazan Kremlin.