Rustam Minnikhanov was VIP guest at Kazan Sabantui
1 August 2015, Saturday
On August 1, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA CEO Kornel Markulesku, Head of Crimea Sergei Aksenov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, heads of regional ministries and agencies took part in celebrations of Tatar national holiday Sabantui near Kazan.
A spectacular festive programme was organized for the guests.
Minnikhanov said that Sabantui was especially celebrated at the beginning of August so that many foreign guests could take part in the event.
“A guest is a very important person in Russia and Tatarstan. We want the world to know about our hospitality,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.
Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin welcomed the guests in three languages, - Russian, Tatar and English.
Kornel Markulesku, in his turn, thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for successful organization of FINA World Championship. He noted that representatives of all 189 national swimming federations would enjoy Sabantui celebrations.
Before the celebrations Rustam Minnikhanov took part in business breakfast with participants of FINA World Championship 2015, where the athletes shared their impressions about the championship and their achievements. Rustam Minnikhanov thanked the sportsmen for the meeting and wished new victories.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Bulat Nizameev
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