On July 5 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin took part in opening of new Marriage Registration Palace - Family Centre “Kazan”.

The building was constructed on the right bank of the Kazanka River. It was designed by a famous artist and sculptor Dashi Namdakov. Total area of the building makes 6200 m ². There are rooms for groom and bride, wedding reception halls, a sightseeing platform with area of 1200 m ². There is a square and embankment area nearby. The building was constructed for one year and a half. First marriage registration ceremonies were held here today.

Up to 100 ceremonies can be held in the palace every day. 27 couples have registered their marriage today in honour of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin congratulated newly married couples on holiday, wished them happiness and wellbeing. He thanked Tatarstan leadership for such a present to the city.

Married couples who had lived together for more than 60 years were honoured at the ceremony.