Tatarstan Prime Minister visits Spassky region

On September 10, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov accompanied by Head of Spassky region Kamil Nugaev visited several industrial facilities in Bolgar.

The first site was a meat processing complex OOO “Spasskie kolbasy” that will be officially open in the first quarter of 2015. The company’s financial director Gadel Zainullin told what had been done and what was planned to launch the production.

Ildar Khalikov also visited Vladimir Monakhov’s bakery that opened two years ago. With the working conditions that meet modern requirements and its new equipment, the bakery produces a wide range of breads and patisseries.

The guests also visited children’s playground “Dubki” and talked to children, who were very glad to have new place to spend their leisure time and play sports.

Bolgar sanatorium and boarding school was completely refurbished this year with 70 million roubles of funding. The Prime Minister noted a good repair quality and wished the school staff success.

At his meeting with local administration, Ildar Khalikov discussed social and economic development of the region and readiness of utilities for the coming heating season.

Speaking about current social and economic situation, head of the region said that harvesting was almost finished. The crop yield made 21.1 centners per hectare, gross grain harvest – 78400 tonnes. The soil cultivation and autumn sowing are underway. He noted that it is necessary to support small businesses and family farms.

Due to major efforts taken by dwellers of Spassky region Bolgar historical complex was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Ildar Khalikov thanked everyone for their work.

The Prime Minister also noted that for the last five years positive changes took place in the region. New roads, houses, medical stations, clubs, schools, kindergartens were built. He mentioned that more than 20 social programmes aimed at raising the well-being of people, development of infrastructure and industrial enterprises are implemented in Tatarstan.