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Official opening of the Finland visa centre was held today in Kazan with participation of Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov, Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Finland to Russia Matti Anttonen and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin.

Dear delegates of the convention,
People representing the republican management system have gathered here. Heads of towns, regions, rural districts and settlements, - these are the people who can help us to reach every person and get feedback. You are our support and I would like to thank all heads of municipalities for work you do and contribution you make in development of our Republic.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the IV convention of Council of municipal formations of RT. RT State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, RT Premier Ildar Khalikov, Chairman of RT State Council Farid Mukhametshin, heads and representatives of all 989 municipal formations attended the event.

By permitting fishers to the ice in such a dangerous period we provoke dangerous situations, First Deputy PM Ravil Muratov said criticizing the current situation at a meeting on issues of additional safety measures on Tatarstan water objects in winter-spring period of 2011-2012. The meeting was held in RT Government House.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with regional director of CNN International on Europe Sylvain Roger. The parties discussed cooperation with CNN on promoting Tatarstan in the world area and providing greater awareness of the Republic (key facts about business environment in Tatarstan, tourism, information about forthcoming international sport events).

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with delegation of “McDonalds” company. The meeting was held in RT Government House with participation of President of “McDonalds” in Russia and Eastern Europe Khamzat Khasbulatov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Minister of youth affairs, sport and tourism Rafis Burganov, Director of Department for external relations - Aide to RT President on international issues Iskander Muflikhanov, Director of ANO “Executive office of XXVII World summer Universiade – 2013 in Kazan” Vladimir Leonov and others.

VI International Lean-forum “Efficient processes – high productivity” will be held in Kazan on November 22. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov will take part in the event. Such information was given today by Deputy minister of industry and trade Gulnara Akhmadeeva at a briefing in RT Cabinet. Representatives of Russian government authorities, RF chamber of commerce and industry, international lean coaches, chiefs of major industrial enterprises of Russia and CIS countries will take part in the forum.

A traditional annual meeting of Tatarstan Government with trade union activists of Republic was held today in Kazan. The meeting was held by RT Premier Ildar Khalikov with participation of Vice-premier – Head of RT Cabinet Staff Shamil Gafarov, Vice-premier – Minister of agriculture and foodstuff Marat Akhmetov, chiefs of ministries, departments, and Tatarstan trade unions.

Issues of providing housing, granting state-guaranteed mortgage to citizens with low income (teachers, doctors), and prolonging program on resettling from dilapidated houses have been discussed today by members of the Public committee at the Russian President.