Kazan Third Russian Capital campaign to be held in Tatarstan’s capital
24 December 2009, Thursday
A campaign called Kazan Russia’s Third Capital will on December 25 take place in the Coltso entertainment centre in Kazan. The event is sponsored by the Assembly of Tourist Volunteers.
A quiz aimed to test the knowledge of the city’s history, Kazan’s most remarkable sights and methods of attracting tourists to Tatarstan will be held within the event. Besides, an opinion poll, to identify the Kazan residents’ awareness of and attitude to increased tourist traffic in the city will be conducted.
The campaign’s most active participants will receive memorable prizes and gifts from the Assembly of Tourist Volunteers, reports the Tatarstan Youth Affairs, Sport and Tourism Ministry’s press service.
On 17 March, speaking at a meeting of the State Council of the republic, where its Chairman Farid Mukhametshin declared his early termination of powers, Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaymiev said: “Mutual respect and deep understanding help to preserve high trust of our people.”
On 13 March the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the State Counselor of the republic Mintimer Shaimiev accompanied by the regional Mufti Kamil Samigullin took part in the XIV Iftar of the republic organized by the Spiritual Board of Muslims of Tatarstan, the administration of the Ak Bars Arena stadium and the national tourist complex Tugan Avylym (My Native Village) at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center.
On 20 January in the evening Russian President Vladimir Putin called Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev and congratulated him with his birthday. During the conversation Vladimir Putin stated that he is happy to hear bright voice of Mintimer (Sharipovich) and wished him good health and all the best.
On 20 January, congratulating Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev with his birthday, the Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail Mishustin wrote in his telegramme: “Being a famous and political leader, you have made a substantial contribution into modern development of Tatarstan and have earned the deep respect and gratitude of residents of the republic.
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