Igor Shuvalov and Rustam Minnikhanov visit new Marriage Registration Palace – Family Centre “Kazan”

On July 6 First Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Government Igor Shuvalov, who arrived in Kazan to take part in official opening of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan, and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited new Marriage Registration Palace – Family Centre “Kazan”.

The building was constructed on the right bank of the Kazanka River. It was designed by a famous artist and sculptor Dashi Namdakov. The building was constructed for one year and a half. Up to 100 ceremonies can be held in the palace every day. There are bride and groom rooms, wedding reception halls, and a sightseeing platform.

Guests were met by Head of Civil Registry Office Elmira Zaripova and Aide to Tatarstan President on social issues Tatyana Larionova by the entrance of Family Centre “Kazan”.

Igor Shuvalov was told about new building and the project.

Head of Civil Registry Office Elmira Zaripova told about rendering of state services in electornic format.

Later on, Igor Shuvalov and Rustam Minnikhanov went to the sightseeing platform and spoke to newly married couples. They also discussed the project of walking and cycle paths along embankment of the Kazanka River. Igor Shuvalov suggested making green boulevard along residential districts located on the right bank of the Kazanka River.