On 27 April in the Kazan Kremlin the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov handed in state awards of the Russian Federation and Tatarstan to 54 residents of the republic, including the WWII veterans, participants of the Special Military Operation, representatives of different vocations and workers of science and culture, medical doctors and teachers.
In his welcoming speech the Rais of the republic stated that Tatarstan is the backbone region of Russia, the center of attraction of events which are extremely important for the country, the leader in many macro-economic indices and a comfortable place to work and live in. The republic successfully implements large scale investments and social-economic projects, launches new productions, develops infrastructure and builds new roads and housing, he said and added: “The all-round support of the federal center and personal of Russian President Vladimir Putin makes it possible for Tatarstan to pursue the course for further improvement of quality of life of our residents and build the strong Russia. It goes without saying that everyone who is here in this room makes his or her substantial contribution into development of the republic and the country in the whole! Thank you so much!”
He also expressed special gratitude to WWII veterans, homefront workers and participants of the Special Military operation.
Rustam Minnikhanov stated that despite numerous sanctions and external pressure from non-friendly countries, Russia implements the most ambitious tasks. “We have proved these colors don't run!” he said.
He thanked heads and employees of state enterprises who were awarded state awards and concluded” I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. Once again I congratulate you with high awards and the coming holidays and wish you good health, further achievements and prosperity.”