Opening ceremony and first plenary session of Youth model of the UNESCO World heritage Committee was held in Kazan today. The session was chaired by RT State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev with participation of RT Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov.
The Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has attended Sabantui celebrations in Kazan. He visited the central maidan in Mirny settlement. Among the distinguished guests of the holiday were State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev, first deputy RF Minister of defence Nikolai Makarov, RT Vice-premier – Minister of agriculture and foodstuff Marat Akhmetov, RT Vice-premier Asgat Safarov, Mayor of Kazan Islur Metshin and others.