Rustam Minnikhanov has a meeting with rectors of Tatarstan higher educational institutions 

On December 21, during his meeting with rectors of Tatarstan higher educational institutions at the main building of Kazan Federal University Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov outlined that changes undergoing in the education system can be described as positive and the university is not only an educational establishment, but also an innovation centre and a place for training specialists who can implement these innovations. 
According to Minnikhanov, the most important priority of the republic is to bring up young Tatarstaners. To provide high quality of education, facilities, academic and laboratory buildings and level of teaching staff are essential, especially teachers’ training must meet high requirements. Nowadays there is a great demand in architects and designers in the republic. 
Then Rector of Kazan Federal University, Chairman of Council of rectors of Tatarstan higher educational establishments Ilshat Gafurov reported about the activity of Tatarstan universities and institutes for 2015, raised issues on construction of rental housing for the university staff, dormitory for students, and offered to organize a regional interuniversity technopark.  
To sum up, Minnikhanov outlined that the decisions on above-mentioned issues will be announced and wished rectors success and fruitful work.