With the beginning of the special military operation, people across the entire country rose to help their compatriots fulfilling their military duty. Volunteer groups emerged. They were engaged in collecting and delivering various humanitarian supplies to the rear. Today, volunteers not only collect humanitarian aid but also weave camouflage nets themselves, sew clothes, and through other actions strive to help the fighters, bring victory closer, and do good.
Today, a meeting with the volunteer group “Kazan is with You” of the Kazan branch of the World Congress of Tatars was held in the building of the World Congress of the the Tatars. They presented an exhibition of their work, prepared for shipment to the front. Items intended to ease their military service were gathered here: camouflage nets, knitted socks, hygiene items, small pillows, prayer books, and other things. There were even letters written by school students.
Next, the participants of the event proceeded to the conference hall. Speeches were given here by the First Deputy Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of Tatars – Head of the Executive Committee of the World Congress of Tatars Danis Shakirov, Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Rustam Kalimullin, Regional Head of the community of mentor-educators, Assistant to the Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Rail Shamsutdinov, Chairman of the charitable foundation “Bolgar” of the Republic of Tatarstan, Head of the Kazan branch of the World Congress of Tatars Farid Miftakhov.
On this day, words of gratitude were expressed to all volunteers who provided assistance to participants of the special military operation. Danis Fanisovich presented Letters of Appreciation from the World Congress of Tatars to the most active ones.
Deputy Head of the Kazan branch of the World Congress of the Tatars Ramziya Gallyamutdinova:
From the first day of the special military operation, we have been working together with the volunteer group “Kazan is with You.” There are also many who themselves transport humanitarian aid to our compatriots. There are even married couples. There are those who gifted their personal cars to participants of the special operation. Together we weave camouflage nets. We organize charitable concerts in support of the guys participating in the special military operation. We also work productively with the younger generation. In schools and kindergartens, we conduct patriotic events. In turn, children write letters to soldiers.
Volunteer Sariya Farrakhova:
At first, I helped with the delivery of humanitarian cargo to the special operation zone. We always had to look for a vehicle. Today, my family—my husband and son—support me; together we bought a “Gazelle” van. Now we deliver humanitarian aid to participants of the SVO in our own vehicle. They look forward to our arrival eagerly. What matters most to them is a warm attitude, sincere communication, a kind word.
The event was organized by the World Congress of the Tatars with the assistance of the Chairman of the Board of the National Charitable Foundation “Bulgar,” Head of the Kazan Branch of the World Congress of Tatars Farid Miftakhov.
Support for compatriots and the work of volunteers are what unite our people today. The help of volunteers is a strong rear and confidence in tomorrow.
Ilfira Nigmatullina
