Rustam Minnikhanov: “Family is the basis of the state”
27 August 2014, Wednesday
On August 27, a solemn reception on behalf of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and his wife Gulsina Minnikhanova in honour of best families of the Republic of Tatarstan was held at the Kazan Kremlin. Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the guests on the holiday.
54 couples, families of veterans of Great Patriotic War, doctors, teachers, builders and military men were invited to the Kazan Kremlin.
Welcoming the guests, Rustam Minnikhanov noted that such a meeting was held for the first time.
“On the threshold of the Day of the republic we invited лhggamilies from Tatarstan, representing all our regions and towns, and different professions. Family is the basis of the state. And you make your own contribution to development of the republic,” Rustam Minnikhanov addressed the guests.
Rustam Minnikhanov noted that today Tatarstan citizens can be proud of their republic, as the region is the leader in many spheres. He called for telling more about best families and their contribution to the country’s development.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked all guests for coming and congratulated everyone on the Day of the republic.
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