Rustam Minnikhanov: Preservation and development of the historic center of Kazan is one of priority tasks

On July 15, at a meeting on reconstruction and construction of the historic center of Kazan, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that preservation and development of the historic center is one of priority tasks.

“The historic center is a special place, it is important to keep the old city and combine modern architecture with old traditions,” Minnikhanov said.
Participants of the meeting discussed the compliance of 13 objects with architectural and urban panning requirements. Eight of them were approved. The projects were presentd by the Chief architect of Kazan Tatyana Prokofieva.

Aide to Tatarstan President Olesya Baltusova, Tatarstan prosecutor Ildus Nafikov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin took part in the meeting.