Wreath and flowers laid to the Eternal Light in the Victory Park in Kazan
On 23 February during celebrations of the Defenders of the Fatherland Day Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Roman Shaukhutdinov, regional Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Protection Elmira Zaripova, the Chairwoman of the Committee of Youth Affairs of the Kazan Executive Committee Aliya Zagidullina took part in a ceremony of laying flowers and a wreath from the Rais (Head) and Government of the republic to the Eternal Light in the Victory Park in Kazan.
The ceremony was held with participation of the Kazan nuclear submarine commander Vyacheslav Samoylov, the Chairman of the Regional Public Organization “Tatarstan Union of War Veterans”, chairmen of youth public organizations and, speaking to those present, Roman Shaykhutdinov said that 23rd February is an important holiday for the country, when people pay homage to soldiers fallen for freedom of the Motherland, commend those who are struggling for interests of our country and congratulate those Russians who make everyday contribution into the prosperity of their Motherland. He wished them good health, happiness and peaceful skies.