Rustam Minnikhanov visits some construction and reconstruction sites in Kazan
24 July 2014, Thursday
On July 24, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov made a detour of some construction and reconstruction sites in Kazan.
The first site was the Victory Park, which is under large-scale construction, the funds for which were allocated from the regional budget. In addition, the city budget funds, voluntary contribution by businesses and large industrial enterprises will be used. All the works will be completed by the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It is planned to repair the memorial area, bring into proper condition the displayed military equipment, and erect a monument to home front workers at the park.
The park improvement plan consists of three phases, the first of which is the reconstruction of the memorial area. It is expected to establish outdoor sports grounds, bicycle paths, as well as a children's playground for the city residents.
Then, Rustam Minnikhanov inpsected construction sites of an office building on Dekabristov Street and a new seven-storey building of the Arbitration Court Novo-Pesochnaya Street.
Tatarstan President and his party also visited the construction site of Sports Center for Patriotic and Pre-conscription Training of young people Novo-Pesochnaya Street, where construction and repair works are underway. It is planned to set up an international school with subjects to be taught in English and other foreign languages with use of innovative technologies at this center.
During his detour, Rustam Minnikhanov was accompanied by Aide to Tatarstan President on Social Affairs Tatiana Larionova, Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President Asgat Safarov, Tatarstan Minister of Construction Irek Faizullin, Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin and other officials.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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