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In the first half-year 1,152 bln. roubles were allocated for roads repair in Tatarstan. Such data have been presented today at a briefing in RT Cabinet “On results of spring works on maintenance of motor roads in RT’. According to Deputy minister of transport Eduard Danilov the winter was snowy that is why road workers put much emphasis on conducting anti-flood actions. In the first half-year Tatarstan roads underwent patch works at the area of 505 thousand m² (two times less than in 2010).

V All-Russia holiday of Chuvash culture “Uyav” was celebrated in Nurlat region of Tatarstan Republic on July, 3.RT President Rustam Minnikhanov and President of Chuvash republic Mikhail Ignatiev attended the event. Guests were to see broad entertainment program. Representatives of nations living in the region - Tatars, Chuvash, and Russians greeted guests by the entrance to maidan. Rustam Minnikhanov and Mikhail Ignatiev visited impromptu households, saw items of folk craft and tasted national dishes.

July,2. Prime Minister of Tatarstan took part in celebrations dedicated to national Tatar holiday Sabantui in Moscow (state culture preserve “Kolomenskoe”). The Republic of Tatarstan was also presented by Plenipotentiary of RT in Russia Ravil Akhmetshin, First deputy chairman of RF State Duma Oleg Morozov, Mayor of Naberezhnye Chelny city Vasil Shaikhraziev and other officials.

RT President Rustam Minnikhanov held a visiting session with chiefs of Tatarstan oil companies in Karabash settlement (Bugulma region). Chairman of RT State Council Farid Mukhametshin, RF Deputy Minister of energy Sergei Kudryashov, representatives of Tatarstan ministries and departments, chiefs of territorial departments of federal institutions, chiefs of towns and districts of Tatarstan oil region, top managers of largest petrochemical enterprises, officials of RT President Staff and RT government.

“Tatarstan should find acceptable variants to participate in program on resettling citizens from unfit houses”, - RT President Rustam Minnikhanov stated at a meeting on issues of housing construction.

“By the end of 2011 all veterans of Great Patriotic War registered for improving living conditions will be provided with flats”, - RT Minister of construction, architecture and housing Irek Faizullin said at a meeting on issues of housing construction.

RT President Rustam Minnikhanov thanked municipal regions participated in repair-recovery works in Agryz after the explosion of ammunition depot in the vicinity of town (on the border with Udmurtia, 10 km from Agryz).

RT President Rustam Minnikhanov met with members of JSC “ICL-KME CS” Directors board - top management of Fujitsu company at the House of RT Government. Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated members of JSC “ICL-KME CS” Directors board and all employees on 20th anniversary of company foundation. Speaking about company’s achievements Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Tatarstan authorities would continue supporting the enterprise and facilitate its development.

“Tatarstan to intensify work with compatriots living outside republic in all areas”, - RT President Rustam Minnikhanov stated at the II Congress of compatriots - graduates of Russian universities working in Russia and abroad. The event is held on June,30 – July,1 2011 in Kazan (GTRK “Korston”) with participation of more than 600 people. Kazan has become the second city to host the forum.