Rustam Minnikhanov meets President of Halcyon Gallery Paul Green
23 June 2015, Tuesday
On June 23, at his meeting with President of Halcyon Gallery Paul Green (England), Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that global society is now more interested in Tatarstan and more tourists are coming to the republic. Therefore, there is a need for developing city public places.
Minnikhanov noted that construction of the family center “Kazan” was one of the successful projects.
Paul Green thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for reception and noted that Kazan and Tatarstan have big tourist potential. “Today your republic is known for its sports and industrial achievements, and you can attract more people by means of culture and art,” Paul Green added.
He told about the history of Halcyon Gallery and its main activities. Paul Green showed Rustam Minnikhanov pictures of sculptures that are presented by the gallery in different countries and told about their influence on the increase of tourist flow. “Considering the cultural and historical monuments of Tatarstan, you can create something very unique,” he said.
Summing up, Paul Green added that first proposals on opening the exhibition of decorative art in Kazan would be announced within a month.
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Throughout the history of our state, security agencies have stood guard over national interests of Russia and protected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Your high professionalism, courage and dedication to duty are a reliable shield against external and internal threats.
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