At a weekly republican meeting at Tatarstan Government House President of Tatarstan said that Kazan needs support of municipalities in construction of the stadium and urban development within the framework of preparation for summer Universiade.

The video conference session was held by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov with participation of Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov.

Rustam Minnikhanov said: “I would like to address heads of our municipalities. We are entering final straight. 112 days are left till Universiade. Kazan needs support in construction of the stadium and urban development. We have heavy workload. Even working twenty four hours a day urban services are not able to perform half of tasks.”

President of Tatarstan stressed that Universiade is a big federal project and its successful realisation will positively influence international image of the country.

Rustam Minnikhanov informed that a big event with participation of Russian leadership is to be held in Kazan on March 19.