Tatarstan President’s Address to Tatarstan State Council
9 October 2014, Thursday
On October 9, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, deputies of State Council, representatives of state authorities, business and wide public took part in the second session of Tatarstan State Council.
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov addressed the State Council:
“Tatarstan is maintaining sustainable development these days. Citizens’ earnings have increased, the notable progress has been achieved in education, health care, and culture. At the same time, there is a slowdown in economic growth. We are not satisfied with such a situation. Our main goal is to provide rapid growth of Tatarstan economy. Considering current challenging political situation, we definitely support the policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin of decisive upholding of interests of Russia and its multi-ethnic society.”
In his address Rustam Minnikhanov told about current situation in economic, social and cultural spheres, and focused on lines of development of Tatarstan. The complete transcript of the address is available on the official website of Tatarstan Government and President.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.
On 5 December, congratulating volunteers with the International Volunteers Day, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Leyla Fazleeva wrote in her address: “
Your boundless kindness, sincere desire to help others and active civic position deserve special recognition and deep gratitude. There are over 5,000 volunteer associations operating successfully in Tatarstan, with a total membership of over 220,000 caring people of all ages and professions. Every year the contribution of volunteers into public life of the republic becomes more noticeable.
On 4 December Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Shamil Gafarov, who is the Chief of Staff of the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of the republic, took part in a strategic session on the establishment of an inter-university campus in the republic being held at the Kazan Aircraft University on 4-6 December with participation of more than 100 people and more than 40 experts in politics, economy, science, education and industry from all over Russia.