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 13 January, speaking about New Year events at a briefing in the Government House of the republic, Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Leyla Fazleeva informed that more than 8 thousand topical events were held during New Year holidays in the republic.
“These included mass celebrations, theatrical performances, concerts, sporting competitions, and much more. Outdoor events were particularly popular, “she said and informed about numerous events held within the Kurshe (Neighbor) festival and the regional Christmas Tree celebrations organized with participation of the Rais (Head) of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov.
On 13 January Tatarstan Deputy Prime Minister Roman Shaykhutdinov, the regional Healthcare Minister Almir Abashev, the Acting Mayor of the Town of Innopolis Ildar Khuzzyatov and heads of medical and construction organizations of the republic took part in a solemn ceremony of opening a children’s polyclinic in Innopolis. The new facility more than twice expanded the medical service of the town and also houses the 24 our emergency ambulances unit with a separate entrance for its staff.
On January 12, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin introduced a new Tatarstan Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Azat Ziganshin to its staff.
On 12 January, congratulating employees of the prosecutor’s office with their professional holiday - Day of the employee of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation- Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin wrote in his address:
“For more than three centuries the prosecutor's office has been the guardian of state and public security as well as constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens of our country.