NEWS

Rustam Minnikhanov and George Killian discussed the process of preparation for forthcoming summer Universiade-2013 in Kazan. Besides, they exchanged opinions concerning organization of summer Universiade-2009. Its solemn opening will be held today’s evening at one of the main stadiums of Belgrad. Tatarstan Prime Minister noted that Russian team is getting ready for victory.

Rustam Minnikhanov is currently in Serbia – the city of Belgrad to take part in solemn ceremony of opening World summer student games 2009. Head of RT government has already held meting with President of FISU George Killian. He also plans to meet with volunteers from Tatarstan who will be attracted in Universiade in 13 sectors (reception of guests and sportsmen, work in press centre, organization of meals in Universiade village, e.t.c.).

Rustam Minnikhanov held meeting with representatives of «PvT Capital» (Germany) on issues of construction of the forth heat and power source in Kazan. We remind that earlier investment project of construction of gas-turbine station СГТ-600 (produced by “Siemens”) was discussed on May, 28.

Prime Minister of Republic Tatarstan, Chairman of Directors Council of JSC “Tatneft” said about it at general annual meeting of JSC “Tatneft” shareholders in Almetyevsk. By his words 2008 year was the most difficult for “Tatneft” in past decade. Downfall of prices for oil, growth of industrial inflation, decrease of companies’ activity contributed into this process. In such conditions some oil-and-gas producing companies had to turn to federal government for financial help for the first time. By and large, production volume in the country reduced for 0,7 %.

Rustam Minnikhanov held meeting with Head of permanent working group on security of Council under President of Russia on development of physical culture and sport, sport of top achievements on issues of preparation and holding XXII Olympic winter games, General of the Army Oleg Syromolotov. They discussed issues of ensuring the security of objects which are being constructed for World summer student games (Universiade-2013).

Rustam Minnikhanov said this during opening of international summit of Islamic business and finances in Kazan that under conditions of world financial crisis Islamic principles of holding business attract businessmen more and more and cooperation with Islamic banking has immense potential. Opening ceremony started from reading Holy Koran. Representatives from 20 countries all over the world have gathered at forum. Such an event was held for the first time. It was organized by Islamic financial consulting “Linova” (Tatarstan), Islamic institute of research and education under Islamic bank of development (Saudi Arabia), Kuala Lumpur business school (Malaysia) and other organizations.

Plenary session of forum for small and medium-size entrepreneurship "Import substitution - new course of small and medium-size entrepreneurship development in Russia" was held in the RT Cabinet. President of All-Russian public organization of small and medium-size entrepreneurship "OPORA ROSSII" Sergey Borisov said that creation of conditions for development of small and medium-size entrepreneurship, change of certification terms, commercialization of scientific development – here are some components for import substitution and competitive ability of Russian goods.

On June, 21 RT First Deputy Prime Minister, President of Tatarstan field hockey federation Boris Pavlov took part in a solemn ceremony of the first Cup “Challenge 2” in field hockey. The tournament started in the Centre of field hockey in Kazan. RT Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourism Marat Bariev, President of field hockey federation of Russia Sergey Chechenkov, representative of International field hockey federation Kler Peters-Monsie and other organizers, participants and guests of competitions took part in the event.

Today. Prime minister of Republic Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has taken part in a solemn opening of a new modern hotel Ibis in Kazan. Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the French Republic to the Russian Federation Jean De Gliniasti, RT minister on affairs of youth, sports and tourism Marat Bariev, head of executive committee of Kazan Rafis Barganov and other officials took part in the ceremony.