Rustam Minnikhanov opens a new Chulpan cultural centre in Kazan

On December 25, in Kazan, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin took part in the opening of a new cultural centre “Chulpan”.

The building was erected as a cinema in 1992. Three years later, it was reorganized into a cultural centre. A large-scale reconstruction began in April last year. After the completion of construction and installation work, comfortable and modern rehearsal areas, equipped with the necessary equipment, a modern auditorium for 450 people, 4 choreographic classes with a special shock-absorbing flooring, and much more appeared in the cultural centre.

Minnikhanov looked around the renovated centre and appreciated the quality of the work performed. “The opening of this cultural centre is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Tatar ASSR. In addition to the reconstruction of the facility, special attention was paid to the improvement of the adjacent territory. I hope that this centre will become a favorite place for local residents, and creative teams will make us enjoy their performances,” Tatarstan President noted.

Previously, there were only two rehearsal halls in the cultural centre and 350 people could rehearse there. After the reconstruction, the capacity of the facility has doubled up to 700 people.

Then Minnikhanov went to the New Year's site in the Privolzhsky district located near the Chulpan centre. Tatarstan President congratulated citizens of Kazan on the upcoming year 2021 and asked them to take good care of new facilities. “This year we have opened a number of new cultural facilities in Kazan. We are very glad that all of them are in demand among the residents,” Tatarstan President added.