Rustam Minnikhanov visits a concert- competition “Springs. Children” the final of which is held in Kazan

On 1 June the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov attended a final concert-competition “Springs. Children” held in the Kamal Theatre in Kazan and which is a part of the national project of Oleg Gazmanov “Springs”. The contestants are young authors and singers of songs about Russia, love to the Motherland, the best people of the Fatherland and its defenders. Out of 2 thousand applications the jury of the competition has chosen 29 songs, and soloists and vocal teams from 22 regions of Russia and Belarus are taking part in the final concert which is broadcast live.

In his welcoming speech Rustam Minnikhanov thanked everyone who has come to Kazan to take part in the concert and said: “We are sincerely happy to host such events – very large scale ones. Children are our future. Today is your holiday - the International Day for Protection of Children. A round of applause to you!” 

He also praised Oleg Gazmanov for his patriotism and leading not only the youth but also adults and handed him in the Order Duslyk (Friendship) for his fruitful cooperation and achievements in the sphere of culture and art.