Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in celebrations on the occasion of Akhal-Teke horse day

On April 27, Acting Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Director General of OAO “KAMAZ” Sergey Kogogin, Director General of OAO “Tatneft” Nail Maganov took part in solemn celebrations on the occasion of Akhal-Teke horse day in Turkmenistan.

Before the event, Rustam Minnikhanov and President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov had discussed prospects of further cooperation.

Akhal-Teke horse day is celebrated in Turkmenistan on the last Sunday of April and is dedicated to the Akhal-Teke horse, one of the oldest existing saddle horse breeds. It is depicted on the national emblem of Turkmenistan. There are several Akhal-Teke horse monuments in different towns of Turkmenistan.

Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov welcomed the guests and said that Akhal-Teke horse day is a very important event. He thanked citizens of the republic for their contribution to development of the country and breeding Akhal-Teke horses.

Festive celebrations were held at the equestrian complex in Ashgabat.