Rustam Minnikhanov: I am sure that we will make Innopolis the most attractive place

On June 9, a meeting of Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev with Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov was held at A.S.Popov technopark in the innovative satellite city “Innopolis”.

Innopolis was officially opened today with the participation of Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Minister of Communications and Mass Media Nikolay Nikiforov, Russian Vice-premier Arkady Dvorkovich and other officials.

“Today we see the result – a modern innovative center. We see the new city that will be growing and developing, and will become the center of information technologies in Tatarstan and Russia. It is a good example of private-state partnership supported by the regional and government programmes,” Medvedev said. He stated that the first decisions have been implemented, and it is time to discuss prospects.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the right plan and a good infrastructure of Innopolis were developed with the participation of local specialists in a short time.

“I am sure that we will do Innopolis the most attractive place. Our task is to create certain environment to attract young people from Russia and other countries. Therefore, we would like to ask Russian Government to continue supporting this project, and we will do our best on our part,” Minnikhanov said.