Rustam Minnikhanov pays a working visit to Apastovo region

On August 21, during his working trip to Apastovo region (Tatarstan), Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in opening of a new kindergarten and had a meeting with activists of the region.

Opening the new kindergarten in Sviyazhsky village, Rustam Minnikhanov said, addressing its young dwellers: “You are our future and we are trying to provide the best conditions for you.”

The Leysan kindergarten for 80 places, four groups, was built under the regional programme, with the  construction cost amounted to 50 million roubles. The kindergarten comprises a musical and sports hall, speech therapist’s office, curriculum office, medical, catering and laundry facilities, as well as well-equipped sports and plays ground.

At his meeting with the local dwellers in Apastovo, Rustam Minnikhanov told about the social and economic development of the republic. He stressed that a number of programmes aimed at the development of the social infrastructure are being implemented in the republic. In particular, new kindergartens, medical and obstetrical stations, roads, and rural clubs are built.

As a result, the demographic situation in Tatarstan is improving and the average life expectancy is increasing. Due to the attention paid to the village, the quality of life in the countryside is catching up with that in the city. “Our main task is to improve the quality of people’s lives,” Minnikhanov pointed out.

He continued that the implementation of social programmes is impossible without a developed and strong economy. Tatarstan President told about large investment projects, which are underway in Tatarstan, such as TANECO and Ammonium plants, Special Economic Zone “Alabuga”, etc.

The regional leadership also supports the agricultural industry, including private farms, farmsteads, and family farms. “It is very important to develop small and medium businesses and we should provide conditions both in cities and regions,” Tatarstan President pointed out.

At his meeting with activists of Apastovo region, Rustam Minnikhanov told about social and economic development of the republic and main areas of the regional economy. According to him, in terms of gross regional product Tatarstan is ranked 5th in Russia.

He also told about yesterday’s event dedicated to inclusion of Bolgar in UNESCO World Heritage List, noting its importance for the promotion of Tatarstan in the international arena.

Speaking of Apastovo region, Rustam Minnikhanov named agriculture its main potential. At present, the agriculture industry is getting a new impetus due to restrictions on imports of foreign food and the villagers should take this chance, he said.

Summing up, on behalf of Tatarstan leadership Rustam Minnikhanov promised to continue to actively work to develop Tatarstan and deal with current problems.