Rustam Minnikhanov visits church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in Mamadysh region

On July 7, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited the church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in Mamadysh region that was newly built after felony arson in autumn 2013. The new project was approved by Tatarstan metropolia of Russian Orthodox Church.

The church was built due to support of regional leadership, local enterpises, and 3 million roubles were allocated by Tatarstan President. Timber blockings were made by the Ministry of Forestry. Moreover, 1.5 million roubles were allocated by the fund of social development of Mamadysh region. Local dwellers thanked Rustam Minnikhanov and everyone, who took part in construction of the new church.

Minnikhanov addressed regional police officers with request to ensure safety of all religious objects in the region.

During his visit to the region, Rustam Minnikhanov laid flowers to the monument to soldiers, who died for independence of their Motherland in 1941-1945.