Tatarstan President takes part in federal Sabantui

On August 3 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Governor of Tyumen region Vladimir Yakushev took part in 13th federal Sabantui in Tyumen.

The celebrations took place at “Geologist” stadium. Guests could see expositions of Tatar national culture and life, dramatized performances and traditional competitions. 380 representatives of Tatar public organisations from 64 Russian regions took part in Sabantui celebrations.

Rustam Minnikhanov and Vladimir Yakushev welcomed the guests. “Sabantui unites so many regions, it speaks about unity of our country,” Vladimir Yakushev said.

“Sabantui is the main holiday for Tatars, it is held in 23 countries and 53 Russian regions,” Rustam Minnikhanov added.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked event managers and personally Governor of Tyumen region for good organisation of the holiday.

Tatarstan President and Governor of Tyumen region presented Letters of gratitude to activists of Tatar public organisations and announced the federal Sabantui opened.

Rustam Minnikhanov and Vladimir Yakushev shared their impressions about the holiday with journalists:
“Today we see so many good people here. Event managers did their best to make this holiday wonderful. We express special gratitude to regional administration, Mayor’s office, and Nizhnekamsk region that presented their exposition.”

“Almost all regions are presented here today. It is a wonderful holiday that shows Russia’s uniqueness. I hope Sabantui will bring kindness, friendship and creation to Tyumen region,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Governor of Tyumen region Vladimir Yakushev thanked Tatarstan delegation for organisation of the holiday and personally Rustam Minnikhanov for the decision to hold it in Tyumen.