A. Zhukov: Forum in Kazan has become an outstanding landmark in Russian sports development
24 October 2009, Saturday
A final plenary session of the First All-Russia forum “Russia – Sports Power” was held at Korston centre in Kazan on October, 24.
The following officials took part in it: The Russian Federation Government Chairman Alexander Zhukov, Russian Minister of Sport Tourism and Youth Policy Vitaly Mutko, Tatarstan Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourism Marat Bariev and others.
According to Alexander Zhukov, the forum “Russia – Sports Power” has become an outstanding landmark in sports development in Russia. “Very fruitful discussion have been held in Kazan these day; the most significant issues of sport have been discussed,” Russian Vice Premier emphasized. “We have managed to exchange opinions, get acquainted with advance experience on all issues.”
Alexander Zhukov said words of gratitude to the forum organizers, the hosts, in the first place. RF Government Deputy Chairman thanked Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev and RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov for organization of the forum at the highest level.
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.