Rustam Minnikhanov holds session of organizing committee on celebration of 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War

On October 28 at a video conference of organising committee on celebration of 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said: “We have to tell the younger generation about heroes of Great Patriotic War. It is an important part of patriotic education.”

The event was held with participation of all municipal regions and was broadcasted online on the Official Government Portal.

To the point, Tatarstan President’s Order “On celebration of 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” was signed on October 9, 2012.

An organising committee was then established to prepare for celebrations, and a plan of events was approved. Heads of municipal regions and city districts were asked to establish local organising committees and make up their plans as well.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that work on preparation for celebrations should be carried out in a systemic way, with participation of schools, technical colleges, universities, young people, businessmen, public and volunteer organisations.

There are now 96707 veterans, including 6208 war veterans, living in the republic. By the assignment of Tatarstan President, sessions of organising committees on preparation for 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War were held in municipal regions. But not all municipalities took it seriously, the President added.

During the session, reporters told about work carried out with veterans in municipal regions, including provision with housing, rendering of medical aid, and other social services.

Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin told about preparation for 70th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War in Kazan, and reconstruction of memorial complex in Victory Park in details.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov wished anyone success during preparation for the event.