Rustam Minnikhanov: Well-being and development of the republic and comfort of millions of its residents depend on efficient work of power industry employees

On 23 December, speaking at a ceremonial event dedicated to the Power Engineers' Day held at the Pyramid Recreation Center in Kazan, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated all employees of the branch with their professional holiday and said: “This year this holiday has a special meaning for the republic.  One hundred years ago, the first turbo-generator unit was put into operation in Kazan. This event marked a new stage in the development of the energy sector of the republic, when centralized electricity supply came to residential buildings and industrial enterprises. With deep gratitude we recollect those who created the energy shield of the country, we pay tribute to the front-line energy workers and those who forged victory in the rear and rebuilt the devastated industry in the post-war years.”

Rustam Minnikhanov hands in key from new cars to editorial offices of branches of JSC TATMEDIA in regions of the republic

On 23 December at a ceremony held in front of the new Noble Millennium Panorama hotel in Kazan, the Rais (Head) of the republic Rustam Minnikhanov handed over keys from 49 LADA cars to the editorial offices of the branches of JSC TATMEDIA in the municipal districts of the republic.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Rais of the republic stated that representatives of district Mass Media protect the interests of residents of even the most remote corners of our republic, show real life, and are the main source of information for hundreds of thousands of Tatarstan residents. ”New cars will help journalists to be more mobile,” he said.

Rustam Minnikhanov hands in state awards of Russia and Tatarstan

On 23 December in the Kazan Kremlin the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a ceremony of handing in more than 50 state awards of Russia and the republic.

Speaking to participants of the ceremony, the Rais of the republic said: “According to a well-established tradition, on New Year's Eve we honor the most distinguished Tatarstan residents in the Kazan Kremlin. Today here we have representatives of the republic who are for all of us an example of professionalism, dedication to their work, and honest service to the Fatherland. It is my pleasure to hand in high state awards of Russia and Tatarstan to you.”