On May 9, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, representatives of regional ministries and agencies took part in the Parade dedicated to the 71st anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War. The main stages of life of the Tatar poet, Hero of Soviet Union Musa Dzhalil were shown during the Parade.
The official part started with the procession with the Victory Banner and state flags of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan. The live broadcast of the main parade on Moscow’s Red Square was organized.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated citizens on the 71st anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War. The Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces said that the 9th of May has become the symbol of sacred connection of Russia and its people, the unity and allegiance to the Motherland.