Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev congratulates Mintimer Shaimiev on his 80th anniversary

On January 20, Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev congratulated State Counsellor of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev on his 80th anniversary.

“Dear Mintimer Sharipovich! Please receive my greetings and best wishes on your 80th anniversary. You are a competent and fair manager, wise and forward-looking politician, and a very open, sincere person. Everyone, who used to work with you in different times, and citizens of Tatarstan acknowledge this. You deserved this respect as you always take people’s problems close to your heart, defend their interests and help everyone. The prosperity of the republic is loosely connected with your name.

Your advice, recommendations and proposals regarding social and economic policy are in demand today. Especially, with regard to the project “Cultural heritage of Tatarstan: ancient town of Bolgar and island town of Sviyazhsk”.

I wish you, dear Mintimer Sharipovich, strong health, wellbeing and all the best.”