On October 17 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Thuringia Minister of Economy, Labour and Technologies Matthias Machnig took part in opening of the economic forum “Thuringia meets Tatarstan”.
Tatarstan and Thuringia businessmen came to Pullman Erfurt am Dom hotel in Erfurt to take part in the forum.
Welcoming participants of the forum, Mr Machnig noted similarity of two regions, two economic platforms for business and territorial development. He pointed out areas of potential cooperation, in particular, petrochemistry, agricultural engineering, automotive components production, health care, investment activity. I am sure that the foundation for future joint projects that will contribute to globalization of economy, internationalization of investments, and harmony of international dialogues will be laid today, the Minister said.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, said that the republic is one of economically developed and stable innovative regions in Russia, and major efforts are taken to develop competitiveness of its economy. He mentioned such projects as Innopolis, Smart City Kazan, transport corridor “West Europe-West China”, and Sviyazhsk interregional logistics centre under implementation.
On 24 December Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin took part in a charity action “The Christmas Tree of Wishes” held during the 17th session of the State Council of the republic of the seventh convocation.
The Head of the Government of the republic will fulfill wishes of five-year old Landysh who dreams of a guitar, 13-year old Zariva who will get a smart speaker, eight-year old Leyla dreaming of a bike and 16-year old Evelina who will be given an e-book.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.