Mintimer Shaimiev congratulates Gennady Zakharov on his 80th anniversary

On March 16, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev congratulated Gennady Zakharov, who worked as Chairman of Bank Tatarstan in 1988-2010, on his 80th anniversary. Zakharov is now the President of Chess Federation of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Shaimiev said that he had known Gennady Zakharov for 53 years.

“Gennady Nikolaevich is a very talented person, who loves people very much. No social system can change his character and love for mankind. He is a very intelligent manager. Thank you for devoting all your life to interests of our republic. Tatarstan has become your second Motherland," Shaimiev said.

Mintimer Shaimiev conveyed greetings from Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, and Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, and handed over Letter of commendation of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov for long fruitful work to Gennady Zakharov.

Manager of Bank Tatarstan Rushan Sakhbiev said: “Gennady Nikolaevich is a very responsible person. I think there is no person more interested in results of the bank’s work. He analyses quarterly reports with our financial indicators, and not only because of his politeness, he is really interested in everything that is happening at the bank. Gennady Nikolaevich is still involved in our work.”

Sakhbiev presented a coin with Gennady Zakharov depicted on it.

Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Khalil Shaikhutdinov handed over the badge of honour – “High achiever of physical culture and sport of the Republic of Tatarstan” to Gennady Zakharov.

Employees of Bank Tatarstan rose in applause in honour of Gennady Nikolaevich.