Rustam Minnikhanov: “Most of all we remember people who take part in Karavon”

On May 26 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a traditional Russian folk holiday “Karavon” in Nikolskoe village (Laishevo region, Tatarstan).

“Karavon” holiday has been held in May since 16th century. In 1993 the holiday became a folk festival. 150 groups from Tatarstan and 7 Russian regions came to the festival this year.

People who like Russian culture and folk music groups from across the country traditionally come to “Karavon”. Masters of traditional folk crafts represent their works at the festival.

In the interview Rustam Minnikhanov stressed that preservation of national culture and history is very important.

Head of Laishevo region Mikhail Afanasiev welcomed guests at opening of the festival and noted that unique traditions are preserved in Russkoe Nikolskoe village.

Rustam Minnikhanov addressed guests and participants of the event: “It is a very popular holiday. “We have to continue work of our predecessors, since we have no future without history. I thank those people who created such environment and preserve it. We are proud of having such a holiday,” he said.