Mintimer Shaimiev takes part in opening of the first children’s hospice in Kazan

On June 2, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin took part in opening of inpatient hospice opens in Kazan.

Angela Vavilova Charity Foundation initiated foundation of such hospice for children with severe progressive diseases. 71 million roubles of charity funds were raised and 50 million roubles allocated by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov for initial construction phase.

The new building in Academician Korolev street with total area of 3161,6 m2 is meant for 12 beds, and is provided with medical treatment rooms, hydromassage bath and dining room.

The second construction phase implies providing of hospice beds for people aged 19-25 with severe progressive diseases. 60 million roubles are needed for the second construction phase.

Welcoming the guests, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked everyone who took part in implementation of this major charity project, and presented commendations to philanthropists, and an emergency car for needs of the hospice.

Head of Angela Vavilova Charity Foundation Vladimir Vavilov thanked First Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev and philanthropists for their support in construction of children’s hospice.

A representative of CARE international charity organization Jürgen Bartels, who took part in the event, said that new hospice meets all modern requirements.

Tatarstan President highly estimated equipping level of the facilities and comfortable conditions provided for patients. He also addressed OAO TAIF with request to deal with improvement of Uritsky park, located near the hospice.