On January 25 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin took part in presentation of awards of the annual student contest “Student of the year” at Volga academy of physical culture, sport and tourism.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov said that presentation of awards became a bright event that gives a lot of cheerful emotions. During the ceremony a video about preparation for World summer Universiade in Kazan was shown to the audience. Rustam Minnikhanov thanked volunteers and everyone who came to see the competitions.

Tatarstan President noted that one of republic’s advantages is its educational potential, and Tatarstan higher educational institutions are excellent educational centres. He also liked the idea of Chairman of the Russian Union of Youth Pavel Krasnorutsky to hold All-Russia final of the contest “Student of the year-2013” in Kazan.

The winner of the contest is Ildar Khuzzyatov, who studies at the 5th course at Kazan Federal University. Rustam Minnikhanov informed that the Grand Prix winner would have an opportunity to study at one of top world universities.

Farid Mukhametshin announced Kazan Federal University as the winner in the nomination “Higher educational institution of the year”. He also presented a certificate for a study trip of three students of the Institute of international relations, history and oriental studies to Headquarters of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg during 2014.

A special prize was presented to Volga academy of physical culture, sport and tourism for contribution to supporting student initiatives.