A series of events in the sphere of ecology will be held in Kazan within the limits of preparation for holding World summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan. This has been announced today by Deputy Minister of natural resources and ecology of Russia Igor Maidanov at final session of RT Ministry of ecology and natural resources.

The event was held in hall of meetings of RT Ministry of ecology and natural resources (Kazan) with participation of RT President Rustam Minnikhanov.

RT Minister of ecology and natural resources Artem Sidorov reported on results of the ministry’s activity in 2010 and objectives for 2011. In particular, he stressed that Conception “Environmental protection while preparing and holding XXVII World summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan” had been already worked out. It is meant that within the limits of preparation for Universiade 2013 the following actions will be implemented: measures on decreasing the amount of harmful substances emitted into the atmosphere, landscaping of Kazan, protection of water objects, works on creating shore protection along water basins, e.t.c. Moreover, on the threshold of Universiade 2013 it is planned to construct modern site for household wastes and restoration of present ones and organize actions on its utilization.

Igor Maidanov thanked RT President for work being done in republic in the sphere of environmental protection and realization of nature conservation actions.