Tatarstan’s State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev has visited Gymnastics Centre that had been opened the day before with participation of the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.
The Gymnastics Centre was constructed within the framework of preparation for the World summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan. These days the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup in rhythmic gymnastics are being held there.
Mintimer Shaimiev was met by the president of All-Russia Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, chief coach of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team Irina Viner-Usmanova, President of Tatarstan Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Gulnara Sergeeva, Director of Gymnastics Center, Vice-president of Tatarstan Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Liliya Shafeeva, Chairman of Technical Commission for Rhythmic Gymnastics Joseph Robert Zellweger and other officials.
Mintimer Shaimiev watched final performances of teams in group ribbon and hoop exercises. Teams from Omsk region, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Penza region and the Republic of Tatarstan showed their performances. Tatarstan’s team gained maximum scores and won golden medals.
Mintimer Shaimiev and Irina Viner-Usmanova participated in awarding ceremony of the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup in rhythmic gymnastics.
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.