Mintimer Shaimiev has taken part in the opening of the Ice palace in Agryz

February 7, Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev visited the Agryz district, Tatarstan where he took part in the opening of the Ice Palace.
Interestingly, it is the 25th ice palace with artificial ice and the 18th one that was opened in the republic for last four years. A 129 million ruble palace for 800 visitors will become the major arena of the local hockey club "Satellite".
The President of Tatarstan expressed his admiration for the interior and facade of the palace. He said, "The republic now can afford to build such palaces. It speaks about Tatarstan's social and economic progress. In these days, we are not allowed to lag behind."
Later, President Mintimer Shaimiev took the floor at the session of the Agryz district council where the head of the district presented report on results of the past year.