Rustam Minnikhanov was reported on preparation for National Skills Championship WorldSkills Russia to be held on May 16-20, 2014 in Kazan

On March 28, at a meeting on preparation and holding of the National Skills Championship WorldSkills Russia to be held on May 16-20, 2014 in Kazan, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Education and Science Engel Fattakhov reported to Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on preparation for the event.

About 500 students of universities and specialised secondary schools will compete in 35 skill areas at the championship. Moreover, experts and guests from Russian regions and abroad will attend the event.

Participants are expected to arrive and check-in on May 14-15. The opening ceremony of the National Skills Championship WorldsSkills Russia will be held on May 16 at the International Information Center of the Universiade Village. The competitions will take place on May 17-19 at the exhibition center “Kazan Fair”. The closing ceremony will be held on May 20.

Director General of Kazan 2013Execuitve Directorate Azat Kadyrov reported on preparation for big campaign for hosting the International Championship WorldSkills Competition 2019 in Kazan. In particular, he reminded that WorldSkills International (WSI) is an international non-for-profit association. Its mission is to promote the status and standards of professional training and skills worldwide. Established in 1946, WSI unites 67 member countries, among which there is the Russian Federation. WorldSkills Competition is held every two years (2011 – Great Britain, 2013 – Germany, 2015 – Brazil, 2017 – UAE).