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Tatarstan’s State Counselor, Chairman of the Board of trustees of the Republican Foundation for the Revival of Historical and Cultural Monuments Mintimer Shaimiev took part in opening of II International congress of medieval archeology of Eurasian steppes that is being held within the framework of III Bolgar forum “Idel-Altai” - Idel-Altai: origins of Eurasian civilization.

Today, on the Republic Day and the Day of the city, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov presented state awards named after Gabdulla Tukai to the winners of 2012.

Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented state awards to representatives of RT Muslim clergy during his working trip to Tatarstan. Award ceremony took place on the territory of the Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Museum.
Waliullah Yakupov - the head of the educational department Spiritual Administration of Muslims - who was killed in an attack on July 19, 2011, awarded with the Order of Courage. Vladimir Putin gave an award to Waliullah Yakupov’s widow - Galina Aventeva.

President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has visited Bulgarian State Historical and Architectural Reserve museum during his working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan. Vladimir Putin inspected the project "Cultural heritage: the ancient city of Bolgar and Sviyazhsk-Island." The first object, which Russian President visited in Bulgarian Museum, was the memorial sign in honor to the official adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria in 922. Thшы facility put in commission on May 21, 2011.

Tatarstan’s State Counselor, Chairman of Board of Trustees of the Republican Foundation for historical and cultural monuments revival Mintimer Shaimiev has made a working detour of Sviyazhsk island town and inspected objects under construction and restoration.