Rustam Minnikhanov launches regional campaign “Help to prepare for school” in Zelenodolsk

On August 2 Rustam Minnikanov took part in launching of the regional charity campaign “Help to prepare for school!” in Zelenodolsk.

The regional campaign “Help to prepare for school!” aims to assist children from deprived families in preparing for school and purchasing necessary school kits.

For 6 years of the campaign realization more than 105 thousand first formers received charity support in the amount of 78 mln rubles.

Last year more than 17.5 mln rubles were obtained and more than 20 thousand first formers and 9.5 thousand pupils from second-eleven forms received support under the campaign.

This year there more than 36 thousand children will go to school. More than 6 thousand children need support.

As usual, special attention will be given to children from low-income families, foster families, children of unemployed parents and those suffering hardships, disabled children, first-formers whose parents are disabled, children from large families and living with guardians.

Welcoming the guests in the Culture Center “Rodina” that opened today after reconstruction, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov noted: “ “Help to prepare for school” is the most generous campaign and today we are launching it for the 7th time.

Every child goes to school and it is important that there is no discrimination because not all parents can afford to buy necessary school accessories for their children.”

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked those who participated in the campaign and wished the first formers every success at school.

Later Tatarstan President and honoured guests, including Head of the Executive Committee of Zelenodolsk municipal district presented rucksacks to pupils.

Tatarstan President presented the keys from “Lada-Largus” car to a large family with 9 children, 7 of which are adopted.