Tatarstan President meets with Tatars of Tomsk region

On May 22 President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with activists of Regional national and cultural autonomy of Tatars of Tomsk region. An amateur performance and excursion around the historical building were organized for Rustam Minnikhanov.

Speaking at the meeting, Rustam Minnikhanov noted the importance of conservation of the native language and culture. He also told about the project “Ana tele” that is currently implemented in Tatarstan to help Tatars living abroad to learn the language.

Participants of the meeting addressed Rustam Minnikhanov with some questions and proposals. In particular, they complained of the absence of through railway service between Tomsk and Kazan. Rustam Minnikhanov promised to discuss the issue with executives of “Russian railways”.

Tomsk Tatars also asked Tatarstan President to organise visits of Tatarstan composers, writers, and creative teams to Tomsk. Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, asked the World Congress of Tatars to activate cultural cooperation with Tatar autonomy of Tomsk region.

Tatarstan President called members of the autonomy to actively interact with regional authorities and discuss urgent problems.

Finally, Rustam Minnikhanov handed Letters of Gratitude to some activists.