On August 1, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov visited 25 km open water swimming competitions and the awarding ceremony of FINA World championship in Kazan. Simone Ruffini of Italy and Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil each claimed one of the final two open water gold medals in the 25km events.

On August 1, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA CEO Kornel Markulesku, Head of Crimea Sergei Aksenov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, heads of regional ministries and agencies took part in celebrations of Tatar national holiday Sabantui near Kazan.

Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the performance of the Russian synchronised swimming team at FINA World championship in Kazan reached the highest pitch of excellence.

On July 31, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov arrived in Yelabuga (Tatarstan) to take part in the 8th All-Russia Spasskaya fair and Festival of bell ringing.

On July 31, Russian Deputy Presidential Envoy in Volga Federal District Oleg Melnichenko welcomed participants of the Congress of Eurasian regional branch of the World organization “United cities and local governments” and said that leadership of Volga Federal District understands the importance of cooperation between regions and foreign partners, personal contacts in youth policy, educational and cultural exchange.