On September 1, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Russian Presidential Envoy in Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich took part in solemn opening ceremony of Tatarstan Cadet school of Volga Federal District.

Four cadet schools were opened in Volga Federal District on initiative of Mikhail Babich. Nizhnekamsk Cadet school was awarded the status of district cadet school and was named after Hero of the Soviet Union Gani Safiullin.

The building was refurbished and interactive equipment was obtained for the new academic year. The event opened with trooping the Colour of Tatarstan cadet school and the anthems of Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Welcoming cadets, their parents and teachers, Mikhail Babich congratulated everyone on the Knowledge Day: “This academic year is very important for Tatarstan cadet school, because it was awarded the new status. Due to Tatarstan President’s support, all material and technical facilities have been upgraded and necessary conditions have been provided for the academic process to help cadets obtaining best education and entering country’s top universities,” he said.

Mikhail Babich thanked TAIF and Tatneft companies for their support in upgrading material and technical facilities and teachers for sharing their experience with cadets.

Rustam Minnikhanov, in his turn, stressed that regional authorities have always supported cadet movement and noted that a sports complex is to be built at the cadet school. Summing up, the President congratulated cadets on the beginning of new academic year.