Rustam Minnikhanov lays flowers at the monument to Musa Jalil

On February 15, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov laid flowers at the monument to the Tatar poet, war correspondent, Hero of the Soviet Union Musa Jalil.

February 15 marks the birthday of Musa Jalil, who was born 115 years ago in the Orenburg region (1906 - 1944).

Musa Jalil fought in the Second World War. Arrested by the Gestapo in August 1943, he was executed in August 1944. In 1956, Musa Jalil was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

State Counsellor of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev, Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Administration  Asgat Safarov, Minister of Culture of Tatarstan Irada Ayupova and other officials took part in the ceremony.