Rustam Minnikhanov pays a visit to Cyclades islands (Greece)
15 October 2014, Wednesday
On October 15, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov paid a working visit to Cyclades islands (Greece) at the invitation of region’s authorities. Chairman of Tatarstan State Committee on Tourism Sergey Ivanov, Chairman of Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev were on the delegation of the republic.
Upon visiting some islands of the Cyclades group, Rustam Minnikhanov met Governor of Cyclades Giorgos Leontaritis and business representatives of the region.
The meeting discussed issues related to development of cooperation between Tatarstan and Cyclades islands, particularly in the field of tourism.
Tatarstan President noted opportunities for cooperation in the sphere of education, organization of pilgrimages to Orthodox holy places at the islands, and appreciated the achievements the region had made in preservation of historical monuments. According to Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan specialists should study the experience of Greece in museumification of archaeological finds.
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.