6th of November – Day of Constitution of Tatarstan

Dear citizens of the Republic of Tatarstan!

The 6th of November entered the modern history of Tatarstan as one of the most remarkable dates. This day thirteen years ago the Constitution of the Republic of Tatarstan was adopted.

The Constitution first of all had determined politico-legal status of Tatarstan, its place in system of federal relations, which is especially sensible on anniversary this year when we along with all Russia and international community have celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the capital of the republic – city of Kazan. This event signified recognition of the special role of our region in the past and present day of multiethnic Russia, indeed affected with inspiration minds and moods of people.

The Constitution of the Republic became a legal platform for the modern civil society, which was based on equality of rights and freedoms of person, consideration of interests of all multiethnic Tatarstan.

The Constitution of Tatarstan was developed in difficult political conditions. It was fundamental to establish some principle basics of social development, pinpoint the target priorities to move further on.

Today, at sustainable economic growth, current legal situation, socio-political consolidation more and more auspicious opportunities open for consequential implementation of the highest standards of democracy and welfare state that were put in our Principal Law.

The just passed municipal elections of the Republic mark new stage in local self-government development – the most important form of the citizens’ engagement in governance. These elections testify maturity as of the whole state structure so of the civil society. The elections were organised with high turnout. New municipal bodies will have to take upon themselves responsibility of solving many socially important problems. They have powers stipulated in the law and high level of independence for it. A lot will depend on initiative and hard-work of those who will be entrusted to head the local self-government bodies.

RT Constitution pays special attention to legislative guarantees of high life standards. It is not enough only to proclaim them but work a lot in this direction. Economical achievements open possibilities for development and realisation of new initiatives. No doubts, basing on the achieved results Tatarstan will get to new levels of progress, new level and quality of life.

Dear Tatarstaners!

On behalf of the State Council and the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, and myself personally I cordially congratulate you on Day of Constitution of Tatarstan. I wish you a sound health, well-being, happiness and optimism!

Happy Constitution Day, my dear friends!