The official reception hosted by the Tatarstan President on the occasion of the Day of the Republic was held in Kazan today. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the guests. Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Chairman of the State Council Farid Mukhamentshin, ministers, heads of republican agencies and districts, leaders of enterprises, clergy and leading sportsmen attended the event.