Rustam Minnikhanov: “Revival” Foundation united those who are not indifferent to history and cultural heritage of Tatarstan”

On March 23, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a solemn ceremony dedicated to 5th anniversary of non-profit organization “Regional foundation of the revival of historical and cultural monuments” at Kachalov Kazan academic Russian big drama theatre.

Chairman of the Board of guardians of the “Revival” Foundation, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, CEO of the foundation Tatyana Larionova, heads of ministries and agencies and municipal regions took part in the event.

Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed participants of the event and said that the “Revival” Foundation is unique because it united efforts and coordinated actions of different organizations and people. He stressed that unprecedented work was done in a short time, and a lot of objects that were destroyed 5 years ago have been restored.

“First Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev initiated restoration of holy places and started reconstruction of monuments of Islamic and Orthodox cultures, and became the leader of spiritual renewal of the society. Your personal authority, experience of work as a state leader and humanity were the basis of your success,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

The “Revival” Foundation united those who are not indifferent to history and cultural heritage of Tatarstan. From the first days of realization Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported the project. The revival of Tatarstan historical heritage is the national mission today.

Minnikhanov noted that the foundation attracted federal and regional funds for implementing target programmes. Regional ministries and agencies, and biggest industrial enterprises, - Tatneft, TAIF and KAMAZ rendered invaluable help. Russian and foreign investors and banks took part in reconstruction of Bolgar and Sviyazhsk. Charitable donations were also made by famous Russian businessmen.

Reconstruction work is carried out in cooperation with Spiritual Administration of Muslims, Tatarstan and Kazan metropolia.

According to Rustam Minnikhanov, active cooperation with Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Finance the project is being successfully realized.
Speaking about future plans, the president said that certain work need to be done at river stations and a hotel is to be built in Bolgar.

Mintimer Shaimiev said that Tatarstan citizens can be proud of achievements of the “Revival” Foundation, and participation in reconstruction of historical monuments has become a national mission. Shaimiev noted that it is important to develop domestic tourism and attract foreign guests. He also expressed his special gratitude to Rustam Minnikhanov for his support.