On April 13, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and President of International sambo federation, deputy of Russian State Duma Vasily Shestakov discussed development of sports infrastructure and combat sports, and prospects of sambo in the republic.

Vasily Shestakov said that there are many sports venues that are used for mass sports in Kazan.

Tatarstan Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Vladimir Leonov, Head of the Department for health care, sport and healthy life style of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan Guzel Shakirova took part in the meeting.