Rustam Minnikhanov: "All conditions for archeologists are provided at the international centre in Bolgar"

On August 23 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, and Board Chairman of OAO “Gasprom” Aleksei Miller took part in presentation of the International centre of archeological research in Bolgar. The centre is meant for carrying out restoration archeological works, and providing accommodation services for foreign and domestic specialists.

Before the presentation the guests visited the River station, the Museum of Bolgar civilization, Memorial installed to mark official adoption of Islam in Volga Bulgaria, and Cathedral Mosque.

During the presentation of the International centre of archeological research Rustam Minnikhanov delivered a welcoming speech. He thanked Gasprom leadership for support in construction of the unique archeological centre in Russia.

Mintimer Shaimiev said that this centre is a very important object that will let studying and reconstructing Bolgar and Sviyazhsk. He also thanked Gasprom company for their help in construction works.

Later on, the commemorative book of benefactors and the letter of gratitude of the Regional Foundation of revival of historical and cultural monuments were presented to investor of the International centre of archeological research and Board Chairman of OAO “Gasprom” Aleksei Miller, and Director General of OOO “Gasprom transgas Kazan” Rafkat Kantyukov.

The officials also visited the White Mosque and Museum of Bread.