Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Director of Federal Security Service Aleksandr Bortnikov take part in Sabantui celebrations in Laishevo region

On June 7 heads of security and law enforcement services of foreign countries – partners of the Russian Federal Security Service, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Director of Federal Security Service Aleksandr Bortnikov took part in Sabantui celebrations in Laishevo region.

The guests looked over the exposition “Village of masters” with souvenirs made of leather, wood and silver, and saw performances of different teams.

Mikhail Afanasiev, Head of Laishevo region, welcomed guests saying that Sabantui is held every year after spring field works and is one of the most favourite holidays of Tatarstan citizens.

Mikhail Afanasiev thanked agricultural workers for successful work and congratulated everyone on Sabantui holiday.

Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, welcomed heads of security and law enforcement services of foreign countries noting that guests from 60 countries were taking part in the event.

Nowadays Sabantui is celebrated in 53 entities of the Russian Federation and 23 countries all over the world, Rustam Minnikhanov continued. He also presented state awards to some dwellers of Laishevo region.