Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in opening of Planetarium at V.P. Engelgardt Astronomical Observatory
23 June 2013, Sunday
On June 23 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in official opening of Planetarium at V.P. Engelgardt Astronomical Observatory. Total area of the Planetarium is 15 hectares.
The foundation of new Planetarium was laid on August 22 in 2011.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov said that it was a unique event. “There are strong scientific potential and skilled specialists working at the observatory. Opening of the Planetarium is a new stage in promoting scientific knowledge and enhancing prestige of science,” he continued.
Rustam Minnikhanov presented Letter of Gratitude to Director General of OOO “Global Soft” I.Khairullin for contribution to provision of V.P. Engelgardt Astronomical Observatory with state-of-the-art equipment.
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