November 3, the Kazan Kremlin, RT President Mintimer Shaimiev met with Kev Salikhov, the Vice President of th Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan. The head of the republic congratulated the scientist on his 70th anniversary and presented him with order “For services to the Republic of Tatarstan”.
President of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev received a letter from President of the Russian Track & Field Federation Valentin Balakhnichev; the letter informs about a successful end of the 2006 competition season by Russian athletic teams. It was a preparatory stage for 29th Olympic Games in Beijing.
November 2, Koltso trade and entertainment complex opened in the Tatarstan capital. The President of the Republic of Tatarstan took part in the opening ceremony.
November 2 saw the meeting of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Russian President in the Volga Federal District, Alexander Konovalov, and Muslim community of the district; the meeting is dedicated to the Day of people’s unity. Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev took part in the meeting.