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November 8, the Kazan Kremlin, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan met with the Russian four-times field hockey champions of Dinamo-Kazan field hockey team. In the ceremonial hall of the Kazan Kremlin the RT President presented the players with state awards and certificates of granting them honorary titles of the Republic of Tatarstan.
November 7, Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev took part in the opening ceremony of the Memorial complex “History of Statehood of Tatar people and the Republic of Tatarstan” at the Kazan Kremlin. The new complex includes constructions that are intertwined in their history and architecture: the Syuyumbike tower, building of the former Palace church and official residence of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. The historical place of where the Khan Palace and mosque used to stand, the necropolis of Kazan khans defined the choice of the place for the Museum-memorial complex.
November 3 saw an award ceremony taking place at the Kazan Kremlin and dedicated to winners and laureates of 4th Republican contest “Man-golden heart”. Awards were presented by RT President Mintimer Shaimiev, RT State Council Chairman Farid Mukhametshin, RT First Deputy State Council Chairman Ravil Muratov.
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.