Agricultural fair of educational institutions of the republic held in Kazan

On October 11, a traditional annual fair of agricultural produce grown by educational institutions of Tatarstan was held in Kazan. Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Agriculture and Food of the republic Marat Akhmetov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Education and Science of Tatarstan Engel Fattakhov, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Protection of the republic Elmira Zaripova visited rows of shopping stalls at the Agro-industrial park.

It was for the first time this year the annual fair was held on such a large scale. The regional educational institutions having their own agricultural farms presented their agricultural products at the Agro-industrial park. As many as 60 educational institutions from all municipal regions of the republic, which took part in the fair, brought potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, meat and handicraft items to Kazan.

Ildar Khalikov looked around shopping stalls, talked to buyers and students, then addressed participants and guests of the fair from the stage.

First of all, the Head of Tatarstan Government thanked teachers. "Such a wonderful fair, which hardly has any equals in Russia, is the result of your efforts," Khalikov said.

He reminded that the hands-on training of agricultural workers in fields is a good tradition established in the education system of the republic long time ago.

On behalf of Kazan citizens he also thanked all those who have brought their products to the Agro-industrial park to provide residents of the capital of the republic with quality products at affordable prices.