On March 1, in his message of congratulations to Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on the occasion of his 60th anniversary, Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov expressed his gratitude for the great help in the development of the Russian Crimea.
"Dear Rustam Nurgalievich!From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on your 60th anniversary!
Your work is an example of high service to the Fatherland. Due to your professionalism, responsibility and patriotism, your noble work for the benefit of Russia and your native republic you have earned deserved authority and respect.
Under your leadership Tatarstan successfully deals with large-scale tasks of socio-economic development, showing a good example of harmonious interethnic relations, peace and concord, consolidation of power and society based on common goals and values.
We are grateful to the people of Tatarstan and to you personally for the great help in the development of the Russian Crimea.
I am sure that we will continue to strengthen and expand relations between our republics.
I wish you good health, well-being, success in your high service to Russia and Tatarstan! "
Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region Valery Shantsev in his congratulatory message to Rustam Minnikhanov said: "Being in the responsible position, you always find solutions to challenging tasks aimed at the dynamic socio-economic development of the republic. Thanks to your selfless work, the ability to consistently achieve your goals, you create all the conditions for the preservation and enhancement of rich spiritual and cultural traditions of the people. "
A number of other leaders of Russian regions also congratulated Rustam Minnikhanov.