Sergey Shoygu and other officials congratulate Mintimer Shaymiyev with his 85-th birthday

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu has congratulated the State Counselor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaymiyev with his 85-th birthday.

“You have a bright labour and political history behind you. For all your life your stand by your principles,” - the telegram says.

Being the head of Tatarstan administration for many years, you used all your energy and forces to implement into life the most challenging ideas and did your best for social and economic development of the region and its flourishing.”

In his congratulatory telegram Dmitriy Medvedev said it is impossible to overestimate the role of Mintimer Shaymiyev in the establishment of “The One Russia” party which is the leading political force of the country.

The congratulations also have come from Anatoliy Chubais, the Russian Special Presidential envoy to international organizations in reaching the sustainable development goals, and Yuriy Chaika, the Russian Presidential Envoy in the North-Caucasus region.