On June 6, speaking at a press conference on the reconstruction of parks and public gardens, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov said that about 30 parks and public gardens will be reconstructed in Kazan alone within the framework of the Year of Parks and Public Gardens in Tatarstan, with a total of 144 such “green spots” in the republic. He said that works at more than 100 facilities are already underway.

It is expected that 700 new deciduous and coniferous trees, more than 6.5 thousand bushes, 35 km of new pedestrian and bicycle paths, 19.5 thousand square meters of asphalt pavement, 1025 different types of benches, 35 sunshades and pavilions with total area of 700 square meters will appear in Kazan.

Journalists were also told about the website www.park.tatar, where projects of green facilities under development are posted. The project of the reconstruction of the oldest park in Kazan - Black Lake along with the Lenin's garden is the first one put for public consultation.

Head of Executive Committee of Kazan Denis Kalinkin and Aide to Tatarstan President Natalia Fishman also took part in the conference.