On September 13, State Counsellor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaymiev took part in the elections of the President of Tatarstan and people’s deputies of representative bodies of municipalities.
After the voting procedure, Shaymiev noted: "I wish the future president patience, endurance, having the knowledge that we have in life, to carry this noble but heavy burden. With wishes of health and success, I would like to start a new term with the one to be elected by our people”.