Mintimer Shaimiev presents 4th volume of the Book of benefactors for help in restoration of Bulgar and Sviyazhsk

On January 17 Tatarstan State Counsellor and Chairman of Guardian Council of the Regional Foundation of Revival of Historical and Cultural Mintimer Shaimiev presented 4th volume of the Book of benefactors and letters of gratitude at the Kazan Kremlin.

Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Office, Deputy Chairman of Guardian Council of the Regional Foundation “Revival” Asgat Safarov, Aide to Tatarstan President, CEO of “Revival” Foundation Tatyana Larionova, Senior Advisor of permanent representative office of Russia to UNESCO in Paris Konstantin Volkov and Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin took part in the event.

At the beginning of the meeting Mintimer Shaimiev summarized results of work on restoration of Bulgar and Sviyazhsk for the last few years. He said that in general all plans were successfully being realized, restoration and archeological works were underway. Mintimer Shaimiev noted the important role of benefactors who support “Revival” project. Their names are traditionally written in the Book of benefactors. Since 2011 names of 30 thousand benefactors have been put down in the Book.

Speaking about Bolgar, Mintimer Shaimiev said that much work was done on constructing the River station and Museum of Bolgar civilization. Restoration of fresco paintings is underway in Sviyazhsk.

Mintimer Shaimiev thanked everyone who helps restring holy places and presented Books of benefactors and letters of gratitude.