On March 1, Chairman of State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin sent a telegram of congratulations to Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on the occasion of his 60th anniversary.
"Dear Rustam Nurgalievich! I would like to congratulate you on your 60th anniversary.
Being in a responsible post of President of Tatarstan you are making a great contribution to the development of the region, enjoying a well-deserved respect of its citizens.
Tatarstan today is a technologically developed innovative region that preserves the best national traditions. I am sure that you will further use your knowledge and great experience to implement programmes aimed at developing the republic and strengthening the Russian statehood.
I wish you health, success and all the best."