Tatarstan Prime Minister: Saby region holds leading positions in agricultural sector

On August 28, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in the opening of a new kindergarten “Chocolate” for 120 children in Saby region.

On behalf of Tatarstan President and personally Ildar Khalikov congratulated children and their parents on the event. “A total of 56 new kindergartens are opening their doors not just here but throughout the republic. Your kindergarten was built  up to standard and has a very original name. Let the Chocolate be your favorite place," he said.

Ildar Khalikov awarded builders Letters of Gratitude of Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers. Head of Ak-Tash building company Gazinur Akhmetov handed in a symbolic key from the preschool to Head of the kindergarten Fira Ismagilova.

After the ceremony, the guests looked around the preschool facilities. The kindergarten will provide extra educational services, including foreign language classes. The focus will be on developing children’s intellectual and musical capabilities. The curriculum includes recreational gymnastics as well.

The construction of the kindergarten with a total area of 1,790 square meters cost 74 million roubles.

Later on the same day, Ildar Khalikov had a meeting with activists of the region. According to Ildar Khalikov, Tatarstan pays particular attention to the development of the agricultural sector. "In 2013, 17 billion roubles were allocated for the agricultural sector. Today Tatarstan milk production ranks first in Russia. As for the production of meat and potatoes we are in the second place. Saby region holds leading positions in the agricultural sector, " he said.