Rustam Minnikhanov visits Skaryatinsky garden and takes part in opening of the square of Tatar education and culture “Khazine”
5 September 2014, Friday
On September 5, during his working trip to Chistopol region Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov visited Skaryatinsky garden in the town centre.
By the initiative of a deputy of Tatarstan State Council Viktor Smykov major reconstruction was done here by oil-and-gas production department “Amashneft” in 2013.
The square of Tatar education and culture “Khazine” also opened near Skaryatinsky garden today. Head of Chistopol region Ildus Akhmetzyanov, who was present at the event, thanked oil industry workers for their contribution to creation of Khazine square.
Speaking at the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov said that 2015 will be the Year of parks and squares in Tatarstan. He thanked builders, who carried out construction works in time, oil industry workers and other sponsors.
Opening of the Central Walk, where busts of Tatar poets and writers Fatikh Amirkhan, Koyash Timbikova, Gayaz Iskhaky and composer Sofiya Gubaidullina were unveiled, took place later on the same day.
During his working trip, Rustam Minnikhanov will also hold meetings with local administration.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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