X Kazan and XV Russian Venture Fairs to be held on April 23-24, 2015 in Kazan
2 February 2015, Monday
On February 2, during his working trip to Moscow, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the session of the working group on preparation and holding of X Kazan and XV Russian Venture Fairs.
Director General of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Andrey Nikitin, CEO of Russian Venture Capital Association Albina Nikkonen, CEO of the Association of innovative regions of Russia Ivan Bortnik and other participants of the session discussed organizational issues related to preparation for X Kazan and XV Russian Venture Fairs, concept of their holding and agenda.
Both fairs organized by RT Investment venture fund and Russian Venture Capital Association are to be held on April 23-24, 2015 in Korston hotel-entertainment complex in Kazan.
CEO of Russian Venture Capital Association Albina Nikkonen noted that Tatarstan has gained rich experience in attracting investments, further cooperation with investors and work with venture projects.
To the point, venture fairs are aimed at development and presentation of innovative infrastructure activity in Tatarstan Republic and the Russian Federation to attract venture investments into high-tech companies of small and medium businesses.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
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.