Rustam Minnikhanov discusses issues of cooperation in transport sphere with Director General of the Capital A, the co-founder and Counselor of the AirAsia Group Toni Fernandes

On 4 June on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with the Director General of the Capital A, the co-founder and Counselor of the AirAsia Group Toni Fernandes.

The Company works in aircraft, logistics, fintech and food industries and proposes commercial air transportation, engineering services, rental of aircraft equipment, drone pilot training and related services, as well as cargo transportation services.

Rustam Minnikhanov invites the Minister for Development of Human Resources, the Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications of the Andhra-Pradesh State to the Forum ”Russia-India” in 2026

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting with the Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications of the Andhra-Pradesh State Nara Lokesh on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov stated that relations between India and Russia are characterized by a privileged strategic partnership.

Rustam Minnikhanov meets Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting the Minister of Economy and Tourism of the UAE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov stated that today the republic takes an active part in the development of bonds between Russia and the United Arab Emirates. “The region aims to increase trade turnover, and attracting Emirati investment into the projects of the republic is seen as a promising area. A special fund could facilitate this,” he said.

Rustam Minnikhanov meets President-Chairman of the Management Board of the VTB Bank Andrey Kostin

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting with the President-Chairman of the Management Board of the VTB Bank Andrey Kostin on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said: “The VTB has been our reliable partner for many years. There are 49 bank operating offices in the republic with more than 36 thousand legal entities being their clients. In this sphere your bank occupies the leading position in the republic.”

On the sidelines of SPIEF-2026 Rustam Minnikhanov meets the Chairman of the Party “The Union of Independent Social Democrats” (Republic of Srpska) Milorad Dodik

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting the Chairman of the Party “The Union of Independent Social Democrats” (Republic of Srpska) Milorad Dodik on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov thanked him for his consistent position on the issue of cooperation with the Russian Federation.

Rustam Minnikhanov meets Chairman of Board of Director of AB Rossiya Company Mikhail Klishin

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting the Chairman of Board of Director of AB Rossiya Company Mikhail Klishin, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov emphasized: “I am sure further development of the Bank network and primarily in major cities of the republic will strengthen its position”.

Rustam Minnikhanov Meets Director General of the VK Company Vladimir Kirienko

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting with Director General of the VK (Vkontakte) Company Vladimir Kirienko on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the VK is a strategic partner of the republic and the VK fest is held in Kazan for the second year in the row. This is a very popular event among young people, which attracted more than 20 thousand spectators last year.

Rustam Minnikhanov meets Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilyov

On 4 June at their working meeting of the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilyov discussed the development of the regional power industry including current projects in the sphere of energy being implemented in the republic. In particular the issues of competitive selection of thermal generation modernization projects were discussed.

Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in presentation of serial production of the SENAT 900 car and a prototype of the flagship SENAT 1000 car

On 4 June at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and other guests took part in a presentation of serial production of the SENAT 900 car and a prototype of the flagship SENAT 1000 car, where the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Denis Manturov told that today Russia has mastered the development and production of cars in all major segments. However, cars of this class have not been developed and manufactured in Russia for the last 40 years. Therefore, the revival of premium car production is seen not only as a new product, but also as an opportunity to gradually recreate engineering competencies in the development and improvement of cars of this class, he said.

On the sidelines of SPIEF-2026 Rustam Minnikhanov discusses issues of operation of the Rockwool Plant at the Special economic Zone of Alabuga

On 4 June at their meeting of the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, the Director General of the Managing Organization “The Development of Construction Assets” Timur Amirov and the First Deputy of the Sole Executive Body of the Rockwool Company Marina Potoker discussed issues of further interaction.

Rustam Minnikhanov at a meeting with Governor of Novgorod Region Aleksandr Dronov: We are ready to share our experience in training specialists, in improvement of investment climate

On 4 June, speaking at his meeting with the Governor of Novgorod Region Aleksandr Dronov on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said: “According to results of last year our trade turnover reached modest 1.2bn rubles,” and stated that the figures do not reflect the economic potential of Tatarstan and the Novgorod region at all, and expressed interest in significantly increasing them.

Tatarstan and Krasnoyarsk region sign Action Plan 2026-2028 on implementation of their cooperation agreement

On 4 June at their meeting of the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Governor of the Krasnoyarsk region Mikhail Kotyukov signed the Action Plan 2026-2028 on implementation of their agreement on cooperation in spheres of trade, economy, science, technology and culture.

Rustam Minnikhanov arrives to St Petersburg to take part in events of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum

On 4 June the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov arrived to St Petersburg to take part in events of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the business programme of which is dedicated to issues of global and Russian economy, social issues and the development of technologies.