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Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to representatives of RT Muslim clergy during his working trip to Tatarstan. Award ceremony took place on the territory of the Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Museum. Waliullah Yakupov - the head of the educational department Spiritual Administration of Muslims - who was killed in an attack on July 19, 2011, awarded with the Order of Courage. Vladimir Putin gave an award to Waliullah Yakupov’s widow - Galina Aventeva.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has visited Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Reserve museum during his working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan. Vladimir Putin inspected the project "Cultural heritage: the ancient city of Bolgar and Sviyazhsk-Island." The first object, which Russian President visited in Bulgarian Museum, was the memorial sign in honor to the official adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria in 922. Thшы facility put in commission on May 21, 2011.

Today, The President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin is on working trip to Tatarstan. The President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin was welcomed at the international airport "Kazan" by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District (VFD) Mikhail Babich, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov.

V World Forum of Tatar youth was opened today in Kazan. The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Council of Tatarstan Rima Ratnikova, Deputy Prime Minister Asgat Safarov, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the World Congress of Tatars, RT State Council deputy Rinat Zakirov etc. The forum gathered about 800 representatives of Tatar youth from 24 foreign countries and regions of Russia.

Construction of the free hotel for parents whose children receive long-term treatment, started in Kazan. Ceremonial start of the project was given On the territory of RT Clinical Hospital for Children by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the head of "McDonald's" in Russia and Eastern Europe Khamzat Khasbulatov.

Today the team of one of the leading and advanced structural units of OJSC "Tatneft" celebrates its 60th anniversary. The ceremony was attended by The President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Director General of JSC "Tatneft" Shafagat Takhautdinov, the head of Almetyevsk district Mazit Salikhov.

Agreement of intent between ANO "Executive Board of the XXVII World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan" and JSC "Insurance Company of Gas Industry" was signed today at the RT House of Government. Agreement was signed by the General Director of ANO "Executive Board of the XXVII World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan" Vladimir Leonov and chairman of "Insurance Company of Gas Industry" ("SOGAZ") Sergei Ivanov. The signing took place in the presence of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov.

Meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC " Tatneftekhiminvest - holding " was held today by RT President - Chairman of the Board of Directors R.Minnikhanov. The meeting was held at the RT House of the Government. Sergei Chvalun – The Head of Laboratory of "Scientific Research Institute of Physical Chemistry named after L.Y. Karpov "(Moscow), made a report on the classification of biodegradable polymers and the use of new advanced nanocomposites of wide range application.

Today in the afternoon, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov is on a working visit in Saransk (Mordovia). The main purpose of the trip – to take part in the celebrations of the 1,000 th anniversary of the unification of Mordovian and Russian peoples. A large-scale celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the unification of Mordovian and Russian peoples is celebrated as All-Russian festival. In January 2009 the President of Russia signed the Decree on celebration of this date.