Mintimer Shaimiev meets with mothers of participants of the project “Reconstruction of Bolgar and Sviyazhsk”
23 November 2012, Friday
A solemn reception dated to Mother’s Day was held at the Kazan Kremlin today. The State Counselor, Chairman of Guardian Council of the Republican foundation for historical and cultural monuments Mintimer Shaimiev honoured mothers of participants of the project “Cultural heritage of Tatarstan: old city of Bolgar and the island town of Sviyazhsk”.
Mothers of investors and chiefs of organisations involved in restoration of Bolgar and Sviyazhsk were present at the event.
Mintimer Shaimiev congratulated guests on Mother’s Day and told about the project, shared his ideas regarding the historical and moral value of such nationwide mission.
Mintimer Shaimiev thanked guests for bringing up such wonderful children.
Further, every guest was introduced to Mintimer Shaimiev and the audience. He presented letters of gratitude of “Renaissance” Foundation containing the following words: a considerable contribution and interest of your children in the project “Cultural heritage of Tatarstan: old city of Bolgar and the island town of Sviyazhsk” is an excellent example of nobleness and morality.
Mothers also thanked Mintimer Shaimiev for reconstructing these two holy places cherished by Tatarstan citizens and support of noble initiatives of their children.
Finally, Aide to the Tatarstan President on social issues, CEO of “Renaissance” Foundation Tatyana Larionova handed presents to mothers.
On May 14, the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre hosted a solemn reception marking the opening of the Year “Kazan – Cultural Capital of the Islamic World” and the holding of the XVII International Economic Forum “Russia-the Islamic World: KazanForum”.
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, Director General of the Islamic World, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik and other officials were among the honored guests of the evening.
On 26 April, during festive events dedicated to the Native Language Day and the 140th birthday of the great Tatar poet Gabdulla Tukay, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the State Counselor of the republic Mintimer Shaimiev laid flowers to the monument of the great Tatar poet.
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.