RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov took part in press-conference broadcasted on air at Russian TV channel “Vesti-24”. The press conference was dedicated to organization and holding the First All-Russian forum “Russia-sports power” on October, 22-25. It was broadcasted from press-centre VGTRK in Moscow and Kazan studio.

According to preliminary results 2009, the volume of RT Gross Regional Product makes 877 bln. roubles, the volume of industrial production – 750 bln. roubles. Such information was presented by RT Minister of economy Marat Safiullin at a session of the RT Cabinet. The session was dedicated to forecast of social and economic development of Republic Tatarstan in 2010 and period 2011-2012. Participants discussed also RT bill “About RT budget for 2010 and planned period 2011-2012”and budget of RT mandatory health insurance Fund for 2010 and planned period 2011-2012.

A solemn celebration in honour of teachers has been held today in KRK “Korston” (Kazan). Head of Tatarstan government reminded that currently a complex program for developing the system of education is being worked out in Tatarstan. It was initiated by Tatarstan President Mintimer Shaimiev who defined it as the main priority in the republic.

Rustam Minnikhanov held meeting with representatives of national-cultural autonomy of Tatars in Ivanovo House of nationalities. Currently, more than 10 000 Tatars live in Ivanovo; 16 national-cultural associations are functioning in the region.

RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov held meeting with Chairman of Russian Filmmakers' Union, film director Nikita Mikhalkov at the House of RT Government. They talked about development of regional and national cinema at large and international festival of Muslim cinema “Golden Minbar” in particular.

A solemn meeting of RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov and vets of RT state management bodies was held in Kazan in the RT Cabinet. It was devoted to the International Day of Older Persons. By words of Rustam Minnikhanov all planned projects are being realized in the republic despite existing problems. One of them is construction of oil-refining complex and plant for producing ammonia and methanol. Serious works are being carried out at the Universiade objects.

New industrial-logistic park “Biek Tau” has been opened in Vysogorsky region of Republic Tatarstan on the federal highway M7. RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov took part in an opening ceremony. A new park contains 159 000 m² of A-class storage area. More than 5 bln. roubles have been invested into the project. It is planed to create 2,5 thousand working places in the centre.

Tatarstan delegation headed by RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov is participating in work of the fourth Russian-Singapore Business Forum, which is being held in hotel “Shangrila”. By words of organizers a large number of Russian business community representatives arrived in Singapore to take part in the forum.

Tatarstan Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov and Dean of school, Professor Kishore Mahbubani signed the Agreement about interaction and cooperation. Tatarstan Minister of economy Marat Safiullin took part in the ceremony.

RT Prime Minister Rustam Minnikhanov held meetings in Singapore. We remind that Tatarstan delegation headed by Rustam Minnikhanov is taking part in work of the fourth Russia- Singapore Business Forum (September, 27-29).