Kazan bids farewell to Sabir Akhtyamov

On July 21, civil funeral rites for Hero of the Soviet Union Sabir Akhtyamov took place at Menzhynsky culture centre.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Pesoshin, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Chairman of regional public organization of war and military service veterans Major-general Akhat Yulashev, Chairman of public organization “Heroes of Tatarstan” Ildus Mastyukov, hero of the Soviet Union Boris Kuznetsov, heads of ministries and agencies, relatives, colleagues and friends came to pay their last respects to Sabir Akhtyamov.

“It is a very hard day. We are paying our last respects to Sabir Akhtyamovich, a legendary person, who showed the example to our republic and the whole country. A man from a village in Kukmor region went to war, showed heroism and continued serving in the Armed Forces. He came back to his Motherland, Kazan, in 1991. We will remember Sabir Akhtyamov and educate our youth following his example,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, in his turn, said: “Heroes are passing away. We should keep memories about them. Sabir Akhtyamov is our hero. We will always cherish the memory of him. Rest in peace and let his spirit go to heaven. Thank you for coming here today.”

Sabir Akhtyamov died on July 20 at the age of 88. He will be buried in his native village in Kukmor region.