Tatarstan President: “Our potential consists in human capital”
26 September 2015, Saturday
On September 26, representatives of trade union organizations, veterans of trade union movement, Chairman of the Federation of independent trade unions of Russia Mikhail Shmakov and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a solemn event dedicated to the 110th anniversary of trade union movement of Russia and Tatarstan.
Speaking at the event, Mikhail Shmakov said that the operating environment of trade unions had been changing due to changes that took place in the country. However, the main purpose of the movement which consists in protecting people’s labour rights has remained the same.
He wished the republic prosperity, and its citizens - a respectable job and salary.
Rustam Minnikhanov noted an important role of trade unions in successful social and economic development of Tatarstan, their interest in protection of citizens’ rights and development of regional enterprises. He added that mutual understanding and constructive dialogue was established between authorities and trade unions in the republic.
Rustam Minnikhanov and Mikhail Shmakov handed over awards of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Federation of in independent trade unions of Russia to the best workers of trade union movement.
On 20 December, speaking at a meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with participation of the regional Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin and all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the First Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and House Utilities Sector of the republic Damir Shaydullin informed that huge work in capital overhaul of 713 social and cultural facilities have been completed in the republic with the total cost of work of 15bn rubles.
On 20 December, in his address on the occasion of the Russian Security Bodies Officers Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated employees and old stagers of the service with their professional holiday and wrote: “
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.
On 15 December, speaking at a meeting of the competition committee of the regional public competition “The Manager of the Year” about its results in 2025, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the list of 155 participants (nominees), who are heads of enterprises and organizations from various industries and sectors of the economy, for the competition was formed based on recommendations from regional ministries and departments, city and district municipalities, employers' associations and the Federation of Trade Unions of the republic.
On 6 December speaking at a regional meeting held by the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in the Government House of the republic with all municipalities taking part in it via videoconference, the regional Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing Utilities Sector Marat Ayzatullin reported about progress in implementation of the of multi-apartment houses capital overhaul programme.