2,48 mln m² housing are planned to be constructed in 2012 in Tatarstan in the context of housing construction program, Minister of construction, architecture and housing Irek Faizullin informed at a republican meeting on November, 18.

Official opening of the Finland visa centre was held today in Kazan with participation of Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov, Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Finland to Russia Matti Anttonen and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin.

Dear delegates of the convention,
People representing the republican management system have gathered here. Heads of towns, regions, rural districts and settlements, - these are the people who can help us to reach every person and get feedback. You are our support and I would like to thank all heads of municipalities for work you do and contribution you make in development of our Republic.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the IV convention of Council of municipal formations of RT. RT State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, RT Premier Ildar Khalikov, Chairman of RT State Council Farid Mukhametshin, heads and representatives of all 989 municipal formations attended the event.

By permitting fishers to the ice in such a dangerous period we provoke dangerous situations, First Deputy PM Ravil Muratov said criticizing the current situation at a meeting on issues of additional safety measures on Tatarstan water objects in winter-spring period of 2011-2012. The meeting was held in RT Government House.