1 billion 219 million roubles to be allocated for recreation campaign in Tatarstan in 2014

On June 3, at a briefing at Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Rafis Burganov said that 212, 617 children will take part in recreation campaign this year. By and large, 1 billion 219 million roubles will be allocated for realization of the campaign in Tatarstan.

The Minister stressed that this year’s programme is socially oriented.

Thus, 175,86 million roubles were allocated for recreation of 16, 627 children and youth facing hardships on a non-repayable basis. The number of free holiday packages has increased by 1317, and makes 46, 869 packages.

The Regional centre “Leto” is responsible for coordination of work on organization of children’s holidays. Holiday packages for low-income families, talented children, orphan children, and for treatment of children with chronic diseases, and packages “Mother and kid” are provided at the expense of regional budget.

It was noted that 1,382 organizations will be involved in realization of recreation campaigns in 2014. Rafis Burganov told that capital repair of 13 recreation camps was done in 2014. Reconstruction of municipal camps is planned.