On August 2 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in opening of the reconstructed Culture Center “Rodina” in Zelenodolsk.

Sergo plant started construction of the center during the Great Patriotic War to hold plant events there. The center was officially opened on December 10 in 1944.

Capital repair of the center started in June 2012 under the auspices of Tatarstan President. The work cost estimate made 95.3 mln rubles.

During the opening ceremony Head of the Executive committee of Zelenodolsk municipal district Alexander Tygin noted that the Culture Center “Rodina” got second wind thanks to Tatarstan President.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the Culture Center “Rodina” would celebrate its 70th anniversary next year. “You did a great job – reconstructed the center on the threshold of its 70th anniversary. Zelenodolsk is full of talents,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

“We are proud of your victories. Many Zelenodolsk citizens glorify the republic and the whole country.” Rustam Minnikhanov continued.

After handing over the symbolic key to Director of the Culture Center “Rodina” Elena Antonova Tatarstan President and his party looked around the reconstructed center.

It should be mentioned that Zelenodolsk musical theatre established in 2007 was returned to the reconstructed center. There are 8 workshops in the culture center with more than 500 children attending them.

Rustam Minnikhanov also launched the regional charity campaign “Help to prepare for school”.

Later on the same day, Tatarstan President visited the house built by PHC “Zelenodolsk plant named after A.M. Gorky” for its employees.