Rustam Minnikhanov: “Engineering industry is the pride of our republic”
23 September 2014, Tuesday
On September 23, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, heads of engineering enterprises, members of labour unions, veterans and representatives of labour dynasties, young engineers, mentors of groups of technical creativity took part in a solemn event dedicated to Engineer’s Day in Kazan.
Welcoming the guests, Rustam Minnikhanov said that the republic has a great engineering potential. “More than 150 large and medium engineering enterprises and 140, 000 people are working in the republic. It is our pride,” he noted.
Rustam Minnikhanov thanked veterans, who stood at the origins of the industry, and noted the need for new qualified personnel.
Rustam Minnikhanov continued that Tatarstan engineering industry is developing and is being modernized.
“New enterprises are opening, state-of-the-art technologies are being used. We have no doubts that engineering industry is one of our growth points in the midterm,” the President said. He thanked heads of enterprises, veterans and employees of the industry.
Rustam Minnikhanov expressed confidence that Tatarstan engineering industry makes contribution to realization of the task set by Russian government in the sphere of import substitution. He congratulated all engineers on their professional holiday and handed in state awards.
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In his speech Mikhail Murashko emphasized that today KSMU is rightfully considered one of the most respected in the country and said:”Ayrat (Zakievich) has been officially appointed the Acting Rector and I am sure that under his leadership the University will maintain the positions it has achieved and, of course, will continue its development.”
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