Minnikhanov forbids officials to receive and give New Year gifts

On December 19, speaking at a meeting at Tatarstan Government House Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov has forbidden officials to receive and give gifts.

“On the threshold of New Year holidays, there are many people who want to give gifts to heads of regional and municipal level. Let's stop this practice," Minnikhanov said.

Instead, Tatarstan President offered officials to give each other New Year cards or gifts made with their own hands.