Rustam Minnikhanov: We should measures to prevent corruption and address its causes

On March 10, a session of the Commission on coordination of work on counteracting corruption chaired by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov was held at the Kazan Kremlin.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that though the republic is among Russian regions where people positively estimate anti-corruption work of authorities, there are no reasons to celebrate the victory over bribery.

The number of violations in the sphere of purchase of products, execution of works, and rendering of services revealed by prosecution authorities has increased.

Over the last five years sums of established violations in the sphere of state and municipal purchases have increased 1.5 times.

The president noted that citizens often do not see the difference between crimes and unfair execution of duties by authorities. People can stand temporary economic difficulties caused by external reasons, but if they see injustice they lose confidence in authorities.