Tatarstan President presents awards to prosecutors

A solemn concert dated to the Day of Russian prosecutors was held at Kazan national cultural centre on January 9.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated prosecutors on their professional holiday. He thanked them for work in 2013 noting that employees of prosecution office and law enforcement bodies fulfilled an important mission on ensuring safety during summer Universiade.

Tatarstan President stressed that for three centuries prosecutors have protected constitutional rights and freedoms, state and public interests of citizens in different spheres. He added that prosecutors carry out work on legal education of population. Prosecutors traditionally take part in reception of citizens.

Rustam Minnikhanov pointed out main tasks faced by prosecutors this year. A priority one is coordination of crime prevention activity of law enforcement bodies. He also called for intensifying control for execution of anti-extremist, anti-terrorist, and migration legislation. Special emphasis should be put on high-quality and reliable rendering of utility services, and purpose-oriented application of funds. Rustam Minnikhanov also asked to focus on labour protection issues this year.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov expressed gratitude to employees of prosecution office for invaluable contribution to consolidation of legality and ensuring social stability in Tatarstan, and presented several awards to distinguished employees.