On January 3, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov sent State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev a telegram with condolences in connection with the death of his sister Dorgalia Sharipovna, who died today at the age of 97.
“Dear Mintimer Sharipovich! I express my deepest condolences over a grievous loss - the death of your sister Dorgalia Sharipovna. She was a caring mother and sister, veteran of the home front, and a hard-working person. That time women had to overcome all toils of war and post-war times, and our society always depended on such people. She was a good daughter of your father. We cherish the memory of Dorgalia Sharipovna.
Tatarstan President, Rustam Minnikhanov.”