In his telegramme congratulating the lieutenant-colonel Irek Magasumov with conferment of title of the Hero of the Russian Federation, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said: “Dear Irek Ildusovich! From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you with the title of the Hero of the Russian Federation. This distinguished title deserved by you at the battle field as well as your professional biography, the graduate of the Kazan Armor School, is a convincing confirmation of your devotion to military and civil duty and of huge personal courage.”
“I am sincerely proud of you, the descent son of your own nation, and pass my kowtow and deep reverence to your mother for having raised the courageous defender and a real patriot of your own country. I wish you, dear Irek Ildusovich, new deeds for the honor of Russia and good health, optimism and prosperity to you and all your near ones,” he concluded.