On December 9, the State Counselor of Tatarstan, the Hero of Labour of Russia Mintimer Shaimiev congratulated Tatarstan residents on the Heroes of the Fatherland Day.
On 9 December in his address on the occasion of the International Anticorruption Day the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov wrote:
“Corruption is among dangerous social phenomena having a negative influence on the life of the society. Violation of principles of equality and justice is the most serious consequence of corruption which is a substantial obstacle for legal and social and economic development of the state.
On 9 December in his congratulation of Tatarstan residents with the Heroes of the Fatherland Day the Prime Minister of the republic Aleksey Pesoshin wrote:
“The Heroes of the Fatherland Day is celebrated in Russia every year on 9 December and symbolizes strength, courage, uncrushable spirit and valour of those who defend our country and those who by their work have made a substantial contribution into the development of the society.