Mintimer Shaimiev meets with Chairman of Federation of independent unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov
13 November 2013, Wednesday
On November 13 Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev met with Chairman of Federation of independent labour unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov. Mikhail Shmakov shared his impressions about his visit to Bolgar historical and architectural reserve. He was delighted at reconstruction of historical monuments and renewal of the old part of the town. He especially liked the River station and Museum of Bolgar civilization.
Mintimer Shaimiev told about the project “Cultural heritage of Tatarstan: the ancient town of Bolgar and island town of Sviyazhsk” implemented by “Revival” Fund.
Mikhail Shmakov also told about his visit to Nabarezhnye Chelny where he met with KAMAZ employees and management staff and discussed urgent problems of activity of labour unions in the country.
During the meeting Mintimer Shaimiev and Mikhail Shmakov discussed prospects of cooperation between Federation of independent labour unions of Russia and Tatarstan Federation of labour unions.
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