New buses presented to Tatarstan schools on the threshold of the Teacher’s Day

On October 3 within the framework of solemn events dedicated to the Teacher’s Day, buses were presented to regional schools and institutions of Tatarstan Ministry of Education and Science in Kazan.

Speaking at the event, Head of Tatarstan Government congratulated everyone on the Teacher’s Day.

Ildar Khalikov said that “School bus” programme showed good results. According to Tatarstan Prime-Minister, the number of traffic accidents with participation of school buses was reduced significantly and the children’s educational level was raised due to transportation of children from small townships to highly equipped schools with qualified teaching staff. He noted that Tatartsan schoolchildren take an active part in all-Russia contests and competitions showing good results and get high scores on the USE.

Ildar Khalikov thanked heads of region and town administrations, heads of departments of education and teachers for their labour.

To the point, 106 busses for a total amount of 172.2 mln rubles (70 mln from the Russian budget and 102.2 mln rubles from the regional budget) were purchased in 2013.

Peugeot Boxer buses for 22 seats meeting the State Standard of the Russian Federation are designed for transportation of children.

Tatarstan Prime-Minister Ildar Khalikov, Deputy Prime-Minister – Tatarstan Minister of Education and Science Engel Fattakhov, Chairman of Tatarstan Council of Municipalities Minsagit Shakirov and other officials took part in the event.