Mintimer Shaimiev congratulates Gennady Zakharov on his 80th anniversary
16 March 2015, Monday
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.
On 24 December Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin took part in a charity action “The Christmas Tree of Wishes” held during the 17th session of the State Council of the republic of the seventh convocation.
The Head of the Government of the republic will fulfill wishes of five-year old Landysh who dreams of a guitar, 13-year old Zariva who will get a smart speaker, eight-year old Leyla dreaming of a bike and 16-year old Evelina who will be given an e-book.
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.