On June 24, the 1st Regional Open Field Olympiad of Tatarstan geologists opened in Zarechie camp in Kazan. To the point, 26 teams from Tatarstan and Bakhchisarai region (Crimea) will take part in the event.

Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Consultant of Tatarstan President on oil and gas field development, honoured geologist of Russia Renat Muslimov, Minister of Education and Science Engel Fattakhov congratulated young geologists on opening of the Olympiad.

The address of President of Russian geological society Viktor Orlov was presented at the opening ceremony.

Renat Muslimov told about specific features of geologist’s work: “It is such an interesting work, when you learn something new every day. We believe that there are good and born geologists. And we need the latter. Unfortunately, today born geologists go abroad after graduation from Kazan University. I want best geologists to stay in our country, and Tatarstan.”

The training course for young geologists, competitions and contests, and cultural events will be held during the Olympiad.