Tatarstan President about Universiade: “Everyone participated in Universiade”
18 July 2013, Thursday
On July 18 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov started a traditional meeting on issues of municipal economy from words of gratitude addressed to event managers, Tatarstan citizens, and everyone who helped to organise and hold Universiade 2013 in Kazan. Rustam Minnikhanov noted that due to well-coordinated responsible team work and citizens’ support all plans were realized.
He added that incentives would be provided for those who actively participated in organisation of Universiade.
“Everyone participated in Universiade. All regions and towns actively helped us. We did it. Not every region can cope with such tasks. Therefore, we see that the potential our republic is huge. Tatarstan and Kazan obtained a positive image due to Universiade, and the renewed capital is our heritage. However, there were some mistakes. We did not organize ticket sales properly, but everything was corrected in time. We have to analyse all mistakes and make some conclusions,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.
“I saw a very responsible attitude to this event. Russian President and Prime Minister expressed their appreciation. We showed identity and power of Russian Federation and Tatarstan, and our friendly attitude to people. I express my deepest gratitude to our citizens,” Tatarstan President added.
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On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.