Gross income of Tatarstan communications industry accounted for 44 bln rubles in 2012. Share of the industry in republic’s GRP made 3.15 per cent. Such information was given by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, Minister of informatization and communications Roman Shaikhutdinov at a board session of the ministry.

“Tasks set before educational sphere in 2012 have been completely fulfilled. However, new results should be achieved in 2013,” Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov said a final session of the Ministry of education and science in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Chairman of the RT State Council, Chairman of Coordination council for compatriots’ affairs under the RT President Farid Mukhametshin participated in international symposium “Roald Sagdeev – 80” dated to anniversary of an outstanding Tatar scientist.

Tatarstan’s State Counselor, Chairman of the Board of guardians of the Republican fund for historical and cultural monuments Mintimer Shaimiev held a meeting dedicated to reconstruction and development of the Complex of sacred spring “Gabdrakhman sakhabe koesy” (the well of sakhab Gabdrakhman) located in Northeastern part of Bolgar settlement. The meeting took place at the Kazan Kremlin.

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has met with Director General of OOO “Leroy Merlin Vostok” Mr Vincent Pierre Marie Jeanty. The meeting took place at the RT Government House with participation of Vice-premier – Minister of industry and trade Ravil Zaripov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Aide to the RT President on international issues Radik Gimatdinov.

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has sent telegram with condolences to Galitsyn’s family. The telegram reads,
Dear Aleksandr Vasilievich and Natalia Vladislavovna! Accept deepest condolences in connection with the overwhelming grief that you suffered. It is an awful tragedy and irreplaceable loss for your big family.