Rustam Minnikhanov meets with FISU executives
28 January 2014, Tuesday
On January 29 at their meeting in Kazan Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, FISU first Vice-President, Chairman of Russian Student Union Oleg Matytsyn and FISU Secretary General Eric Saintrond discussed that Kazan may become a place for holding FISU Gala festival.
The meeting was held after solemn presentation of state awards of Russian Federation for successfully organisation of 27th World Summer Student Games.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked FISU executives for their presence at the awarding ceremony, and noted that good relationships were established between Tatarstan and FISU.
Oleg Matytsyn said FISU executives are interested in cooperation with Tatarstan. In particular, several projects may be implemented in the republic, including FISU Gala festival that was held for the first time in Kazan in September 2012. The next festival will be held in 2016.
Cooperation may also be continued within the framework of FISU International educational centre that was opened at Volga Academy of Physical Culture and Sport. FISU executives are interested in holding seminars, implementation of educational programmes, and other international events there.
Eric Saintrond said that activity of the centre will help to solidify experience obtained during organisation of Universiades and promote sport values.
The meeting was held after solemn presentation of state awards of Russian Federation for successfully organisation of 27th World Summer Student Games.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked FISU executives for their presence at the awarding ceremony, and noted that good relationships were established between Tatarstan and FISU.
Oleg Matytsyn said FISU executives are interested in cooperation with Tatarstan. In particular, several projects may be implemented in the republic, including FISU Gala festival that was held for the first time in Kazan in September 2012. The next festival will be held in 2016.
Cooperation may also be continued within the framework of FISU International educational centre that was opened at Volga Academy of Physical Culture and Sport. FISU executives are interested in holding seminars, implementation of educational programmes, and other international events there.
Eric Saintrond said that activity of the centre will help to solidify experience obtained during organisation of Universiades and promote sport values.
Tatarstan President's Press Office
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