Rustam Minnikhanov meets representatives of the Federation of Jewish communities of Russia
27 April 2015, Monday
On April 27, at their meeting at Tatarstan Government House, Acting Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and representatives of the Federation of Jewish communities of Russia discussed the preparation for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Kazan synagogue.
The main events planned for the occasion will be held on September 3, 2015. It is expected that the celebration will bring together representatives of the Jewish community from the Russian regions and far abroad.
Moreover, the repair works were done in the synagogue on the threshold of this event. Particular attention was paid to the restoration of the original appearance of the facade.
Also, Minnikhanov supported the idea the establishment of the Tolerance Center in the republic. He cited the Tolerance Center opened in Moscow in 2012 as part of the Jewish Museum as an example.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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