Rustam Minnikhanov met with art director of Moscow art theatre after Chekhov Oleg Tabakov

Rustam Minnikahnov warmly welcomed people’s artist of USSR and invited the guest to enjoy Kazan panorama. During a conversation with head of republic A.P. Chekhov MAT, an art director told that childhood recollections connect him with Kazan. He was in Tatarstan capital twice – last time in 1952. In childhood, on the way, when for successes in cultural activity he was carried at state’s expense to Moscow from Saratov on motor-ship By words of artist he likes our city. This time he visited circus, Kachalov theatre and saw Kazan Kremlin. By his words in 9th grade he already knew who he would become.
Upon end of the meeting President of Tatarstan handed Oleg Tabakov a Tatarstan medal "For Glorious Work" for a big contribution in theatrical art and cultural cooperation. Medal "For Glorious Work " is awarded for high achievements in work- in the field of state, economic, social; and cultural development of Republic Tatarstan.
«I am very glad for such an opportunity to hand over this medal to you, Rustam Minniklhanov underlined. Oleg Tabakov thanked for high award and invited head of the republic to be his guest.