On March 13, at a solemn ceremony at the Kazan Kremlin, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov handed in the Order of Merit for the Republic of Tatarstan” to People's Artist of Russia Asghar Shakirov.

Congratulating Shakirov on the 75th anniversary, Minnikhanov noted that for more than fifty years of performing on the stage of the Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre Azgar Shakirov has played dozens of impressive and unique roles and made an invaluable contribution to the development of the Tatar theatre and presented him the car key.

Thanking Tatarstan President for the award, Azgar Shakirov said that the regional leadership strongly supports the Tatar theater and actors. According to him, residents of the republic love the theatre. Also, Shakirov presented Rustam Minnikhanov books dedicated to his work at the theatre. Tatarstan President thanked Shakirov and wished him good health and long life.