On 9 December, speaking at the 35th conference of Tatarstan regional branch of the One Russia Party held with participation of the State Counselor of the republic Mintimer Shaimiev, the Head of the Party Central Executive Committee Aleksandr Sidyakin and the Secretary of the One Russia regional branch Farid Mukhametshin, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the republic and the One Russia party are connected with the long-time cooperation relations. 

The Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has given an errand to take work of the Housing Utilities Sector under special control during freezing temperatures.

“Subnormal temperature in the last few days in the republic creates an increased risk of emergency situations at power enterprises, housing utilities sector , heat and water supply mains and transport and raises the threat of fires,” he said.

On 9 December at a traditional regional meeting of the republic, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, congratulating residents of the republic with the Fatherland’s Heroes Day, said: “Today our country is celebrating the Fatherland’s Heroes Day. This day we pay a tribute to all those who over the years showed heroism and courage in  military actions, protection of the Fatherland and by their selfless labour and high achievements made an invaluable contribution into the development of the country. The land of Tatarstan has always brought into world courageous and utterly devoted to their duty people. For us they are a bright example of heroism, resilience and courage.”

Congratulating residents of Tatarstan with the Fatherland’s Heroes Day, the Prime Minister of the republic Aleksey Pesoshin wrote in his address:” This day we pay a tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes, who did and died in action, and also give credit to those who live among us today – people who perform heroic deeds in peaceful time, selflessly and devotedly making precious contribution into strengthening safety of our country, its might and integrity.

On 9 December in his address on the occasion of the International Anti-corruption Day, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov wrote: “The International Anti-corruption Day is celebrated every year on 9 December. In Russia fight against corruption is the most important state task. All levels and branches of power have anticorruption tasks set forth for them and they are priority both in legislative and law-enforcement work.

On 8 December during his working trip to Naberezhnyye Chelny, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a meeting of the KAMAZ Company Board of Directors held by the Director General of the Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov, who is the Chairman of the KAMAZ Board.

On 8 December the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the 44th session of the Eurasian Economic Union member-countries customs services collegium held in the Kazan City Hall.

On 8 December at their meeting in the Government House of the republic, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Acting Head of the Federal Customs Service Ruslan Davydov, who came to Kazan on a working trip to take part in the 44th session of the Eurasian Economic Union member-countries customs services collegium, discussed issues of work of Tatarstan customs. In particular, it was stated that economy of the republic is deeply integrated into world economic relations and half of regional produce is exported. It was also said that Tatarstan enterprises have close interaction with customs services.

On December 7, Tatarstan State Counselor, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Regional Revival Fund Mintimer Shaimiev had a meeting with the Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin.

On December 7, at their meeting in the Government House of the republic, the Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Education and Sports Dmitry Svishchev discussed the development of the sports industry in the republic, including the construction of sports facilities, the implementation of measures under the federal project «Sport is the Norm of Life» of the national project «Demography» and popularization of mass sports among the population.