Rustam Minnikhanov: Representatives of the fairer sex develop the most complicated systems, implement advanced technologies and make a contribution into ensuring the safety of the country

On 7 March, speaking at a ceremony of commending women who have made a big contribution into the development of the defense industry of the republic held in the Kazan Kremlin and dedicated to the International Women’s Day, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated women with the holiday and said: “I am happy to meet you on the eve of a wonderful spring holiday. Tatarstan has a number of enterprises implementing the state defense order in manufacturing ammunition, special chemistry, plane and ship building. Today our plants have multiplied production of the defense products and switched over to around-the-clock work. I would like to stress that women occupy key positions at industrial enterprises.”
He gave examples of such plants as POZIS, the Radiopribor, the Electropribor, the Kazan Gunpowder Plant and the Tochmash Enterprise where women share makes from 50 to 73 per of the staff.
“Today it is you – representatives of the fairer sex who develop the most complicated systems, implement advanced technologies and make a contribution into ensuring the safety of the country. Despite your serious and responsible work you remain charming, womanly and beautiful. And we – men- cannot stop admiring you,” Rustam Minnikhanov said and wished women good health, family prosperity and professional achievements. In conclusion he handed in state awards of Russia and Tatarstan to women who have made a big contribution into the development of the defense complex.