Congratulating the Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaymiyev with his 85-th birthday, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatayana Golikova has said in her telegram:
“Having once chosen a life path closely linked with the service to the state and its multi-national people, you by your talent, persistence, energy and commitment have made a priceless contribution into the development of Tatarstan and its powerful economic and social development.
You enjoy deep respect for your consistency, balance and decisiveness for protecting the strategic priorities of the region.
I am sure your wisdom and highest professionalism will continue helping you to solve important state tasks including those in preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the republic and implementation of large cultural, social and educational projects and passing your rich experience to the youth”.