Rustam Minnikhanov: Tatarstan is one of five leading regions by main economic indicators due to economic stability and unity of efforts

On August 25, at his meeting with administration of Leninogorsk region, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov said that Tatarstan is one of five leading regions by main economic indicators due to economic stability and unity of efforts.

In the afternoon Rustam Minnikhanov visited production facilities of OOO “RosNefteKomplekt”, and correctional school for handicapped children “Leninogorsk special comprehensive school №14”.

At the meeting with local administration, Head of Leninogorsk region Ryagat Khusainov made a report on main social and economic results.

Leninogorsk region is a cradle of oil and gas production industry, oil industry workers render support to social sphere of the region, he said. Much attention is paid to major repair of multi-apartment houses, construction of new housing, and repair of health care and educational organizations.

Ryagat Khusainov reminded participants of the meeting that Leninogorsk will celebrate the 60th anniversary in 2015
Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, said that today creative work and increase of GRP are priority areas in the republic.

“Though Tatarstan takes the first place in Volga Federal District by key economic indicators, there are issues to be resolved in housing and utilities sector, repair of roads, construction of new kindergartens, and major repair of housing. Tatarstan participates in all federal programmes, but we should have our own as well,” Tatarstan President said.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that it is important to create conditions for improving the quality of life, and stressed that al social projects can be implemented only under sustained economic conditions.

During the meeting Rustam Minnikhanov also answered some questions.