On February 14 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov handed over medal of the Republic of Tatarstan “For valorous work” to people’s artist of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan, laureate of State Prize of the Republic of Tatarstan named after Tukai Ilgam Shakirov at the Kazan Kremlin.

Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated the singer on his 80th anniversary, wished him health and thanked for his talent and contribution to development of the Tatar culture. He also handed over keys from Ford Mondeo to Ilgam Shakirov.

Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Administration Asgat Safarov and Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin took part in the ceremony.