Rustam Minnikhanov gives task to develop the project on improving embankment of the Volga River

On June 12, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin, Prosecutor of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildus Nafikov, Aide to Tatarstan President Olesya Baltusova, and Aide to Tatarstan President Natalia Fishman walked along embankment of the Volga River.

The first object they visited was the river station. Before Universiade 2013 the metal fence was built for security reasons. Rustam Minnikhanov was told that the fence obstructs the traffic and has unpresentable look.

Olesya Baltusova suggested opening access to promenade zone along the river. Rustam Minnikhanov said that the fence was built for safety reasons and it cannot be removed. Alternatively, he suggested making additional walkways for visitors.

Minnikhanov entrusted Aide to Tatarstan President Natalia Fishman and Department for architecture and urban planning with developing the project of on improving embankment of the Volga River.

Representatives of the Sailing Federation of the Republic of Tatarstan presented the project of Kazan yachting marine. They noted that Kazan is the biggest yachting port on the Volga River, and the project will arouse interest of citizens in water sports and sailing sport. Minnikhanov supported the idea and said that the project will be implemented soon.

Participants of the event also visited the Center of sailing sport on Lokomotiv peninsula and Prilutsky Church, the cultural heritage site that needs to be reconstructed.