Vladimir Putin meets representatives of the Russian WorldSkills Team in Kazan

27.08.2019

On August 28, at the Kazan Arean Stadium in Kazan, after the closing ceremony of the 45th WorldSkills Championship, Russian President Vladimir Putin met representatives of the Russian WorldSkills Team.

“I would like to say is that you all did well. I have just had talks with the WorldSkills International leaders. They are delighted with both the organization and the Russian team’s performance.  You achieved remarkable progress by comparison with the previous competitions at this level, and did so practically in all competencies. We are proud of you. I think this will bring about a big qualitative change in your life and your professional careers.”

Putin thanked the organizers of the competition. “Kazan did all that was required to create conditions for holding competitions and for all participants,” he said. “This is also our achievement, our scope of competence. I think that we can and must do even better job at the European Championship in Saint-Petersburg, given that we still have three years to go. And, of course, we must not forget about instructors and mentors. This is another group of people who deserve the highest praise and who paved the way to enable your advance towards success.”

Talking to representatives of the team of young professionals, Putin emphasized the importance of promoting vocationall rofessions.


Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina