On July 22, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a solemn opening ceremony of a multi-purpose centre that was built under regional programme opened in Kildeevo village, Verkhny Uslon region. The facility comprises a library, medical and obstetric station, and culture centre, with the library fund of 6, 000 books and periodicals.

Director of Central library system of Verkhny Uslon region Natalia Karaseva said that next year the library will celebrate its 80th anniversary, and new building is the best present.

Employees of medical and obstetric station said they liked the new building very much.

Speaking at a solemn opening ceremony of new Culture centre, Tatarstan President said: “It is very important for us to provide similar conditions in rural areas and in the city. We are working on it. There are 30 regional programmes and Verkhny Uslon region takes part in all of them.”

During his visit Rustam Minnikhanov was accompanied by Tatarstan Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin, Minister of Health Adel Vafin, Deputy Head of Gorky railways – branch of Russian railways Aleksandr Cheremnov, and the administration of Verkhny Uslon region.

The guests looked around new multi-purpose centre and visited solemn event with the participation of local artists.