Ildar Khalikov: Defender of the Fatherland Day is becoming more important
21 February 2011, Monday
RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in solemn event dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day. Head of Tatarstan Government congratulated veterans and military men on this holiday and handed a number of awards.
The solemn ceremony was held in concert hall of cultural entertainment complex “Piramida”. Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov congratulated veterans and military men from the stage. Special words of gratitude were addressed to veterans of Great Patriotic War.
Head of Republic noted that for many years defence industry of Tatarstan had been well-known at all fronts. “In recent years our defence industry has been reviving bringing new decisions, high-tech and innovative kinds of armament”, - Prime Minister said.
Ildar Khalikov stressed that due to decisions made by RF Government, the power of Russian army is rising. Officers are provided with housing, financial well-being is expanding, new modern kinds of armament are being purchased.
RT Prime Minister reminded that Tatarstan Republic had been acknowledged the best in Russia by quality of draft work.
On behalf of RT President, State Council, Tatarstan Government Ildar Khalikov congratulated veterans and military men on Defender of the Fatherland Day, wished them and their families strong health, good luck and all the best. Prime Minister handed state awards and letters of gratitude to military men and staffs of enterprises which contributed into celebration of 65-anniversary of the Victory.
On 24 December Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin took part in a charity action “The Christmas Tree of Wishes” held during the 17th session of the State Council of the republic of the seventh convocation.
The Head of the Government of the republic will fulfill wishes of five-year old Landysh who dreams of a guitar, 13-year old Zariva who will get a smart speaker, eight-year old Leyla dreaming of a bike and 16-year old Evelina who will be given an e-book.
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.