Rustam Minnikhanov: “Tatarstan is always open for cooperation and ready to share its experience with other regions”

On August 25 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a welcome reception on behalf of Governor of the Volgograd region Sergei Bozhenov during his two-day working trip to Volgograd (August 25-26, 2013).

“Tatarstan is always open for cooperation and ready to share its experience with other regions,” Rustam Minnikhanov said at the event.

Tatarstan President noted the significance of the historical and memorial complex “The Battle of Stalingrad” at Mamayev Kurgan. “Our country should have such places, where every Russian can come and pay the tribute to the memory of soldiers and war heroes who fought and died here to protect our country. The Battle of Stalingrad is one the most heroic battles in the history of the Great Patriotic War and it should not be forgotten,” Rustam Minnikhanov continued.

“Volgograd is a highly developed city with significant resources and I am sure that the full potential of Volgograd region has not been yet unveiled,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Sergei Bozhenov thanked Tatarstan leadership for sharing the experience in various sectors of economy with regions. According to Sergei Bozhenov, Tatarstan has achieved a major breakthrough in economy, industry, and social sphere due to the regional leadership.

Governor of Volgograd region invited Rustam Minnikhanov to make a return visit to Volgograd region when the delegation of Volgograd region was in Tatarstan Republic with a working trip in January 2013.