On August 6 Tatarstan State Counsellor, Chairman of the Board of guardians of “Revival” Regional Foundation Mintimer Shaimiev visited Bolgar historical and architectural museum reserve to see some objects under reconstruction and architectural research and take part in regional charity campaign “Help to prepare for school”.
The holiday organized for children took place in a Festival and event complex that was constructed under the auspices of “Revival” Foundation.
Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Aide to Tatarstan President and CEO of Regional Foundation of Revival of Historical and Cultural Monuments Tatyana Larionova, Head of Spassky municipal region Kamil Nugayev presented rucksacks with school kits to 89 children from low-income families.
Mintimer Shaimiev noted that this campaign is held for the 7th time and thanked everyone who helps children living in this region.
Mintimer Shaimiev continued that in accordance with Tatarstan President’s order all transport vehicles and equipment purchased for Universiade was distributed among cultural and educational institutions. He presented five electric cars to Bolgar museum reserve.
Mintimer Shaimiev and his party were first passengers of electric cars. They went to see objects under reconstruction and architectural research.
Summing up, Mintimer Shaimiev said that there was much work to do on providing conditions for tourists and pilgrims.
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.