Mintimer Shaimiev takes part in presentation of the book “The Republic of Tatarstan. Fascinating trip”
10 October 2013, Thursday
On October 10 Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Office Asgat Safarov, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Kamaltynov, Deputy Chairman of State Council Rimma Ratnikova, heads of municipal regions, media agencies took part in presentation of a unique book “The Republic of Tatarstan. Fascinating trip.” This illustrated book tells about sights of Tatarstan regions and outstanding people who represent their nation.
The book was published by Logos publishing house in Russian, Tatar, Arabic and English languages. The whole edition of the book will be given to Regional Fund “Revival” that works to preserve and develop historical, cultural and spiritual traditions of multi-ethnic people living in Tatarstan.
Chairman of the Fund’s Board of guardians Mintimer Shaimiev thanked TAIF company that provided financial support. About 100 thousand educational books have already been published due to company’s support.
The book contains 500 pages with the welcoming speech of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov on the first page. Information about 43 municipal regions and 2 city districts is presented then.
The project manager Maksim Andreev says the book does not have any official chronicles, and it is mainly dedicated to history, culture and unique traditions of the republic.
IA "Tatar-Inform", Tatarstan President's Press Office
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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.
On January 20, the First President of Tatarstan, State Counsellor of the republic Mintimer Shaimiev celebrates its 89 birthday.
He received numerous congratulations from the state and regional leaders, public figures, figures in science, education and culture and residents of the country and Tatarstan.
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