Riverside station and Museum of Bulgar civilization opened in Bolgar

On May 25 the Riverside station and Museum of Bulgar civilization were opened in Bolgar (the Republic of Tatarstan) within the framework of solemn events dated to the Day of official adoption of Islam in Volga Bulgaria.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counselor and Chairman of the Board of guardians of the Republican fund of historical and cultural monuments Mintimer Shaimiev, first Vice-Premier Ravil Muratov, Deputy Chairman of State Council Rimma Ratnikova, Chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Directorate Talgat SafaTadzhuddin, Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council Ravil hazrat Gainutdin, and Chairman of Tatarstan Muslim Spiritual Department Kamil hazrat Samigullin took part in the event.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov thanked everyone who had been involved in construction of the Riverside station and Museum, especially State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev and sponsors.

Presentation of Books of philanthropists and letters of gratitude of the Republican fund “Revival” and official opening of the Riverside station and Museum of Bulgar civilization were held afterwards.

The building of the Riverside station and Museum of Bulgar civilization represents the history of ancient Bolgar. The Museum occupies the area of 2 thousand m² and is the central museum exposition representing facts about history, culture and architecture of ancient Bolgar.