Rustam Minnikhanov gives an errand to hold Defenders of the Fatherland Day celebrations on the highest level

On 17 February speaking at a regular meeting held via videoconference with all municipalities of the republic and with participation of the Chairman of the regional State Council Farid Mukhametshin and the First Deputy Prime Minister of the republic Rustam Nigmatullin, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov gave an errand to prepare and hold Defenders of the Fatherland Day celebrations on the highest level.

“In this day we congratulate all those who have dedicated themselves to service to their Motherland and express gratitude to the families who brought up descent sons of Motherland,” the Rais said.

“We send special congratulations to those guys who are on military duty this days and responsibly fulfill the noble mission of protecting interests of the Motherland, the multi-national Russian people and the future of the country”, he continued.

Rustam Minnikhanov reminded about a tele-marathon in support of the military taking part in the special military operation to be held on 23 February and said: “I give an errand to the government of the republic to prepare and hold Defenders of the Fatherland Day celebrations on the highest level and to pay special attention to families of participants of the special military operation”.

He also reminded about the Slavic culture holiday Maslenitsa (the Pancake Week) to be held next week and told that there were many events planned to be held during this festival, including those in the open air.

“It is important to preserve traditions which bring us closer and accustom youngsters and children to them. It is very important for us and I ask all those who are responsible for the event to follow safety requirements,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.