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The All-Russia charity action “The Fir Tree of Wishes” has been held since 2018 with it aim being to give New Year gifts to and fulfill wishes of children from a deprived background.

The ensemble is made up of professional musicians - students and graduates of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music.

Following the Tatar tradition of hospitality, everyone was treated to sweet chak-chak, and the children had the chance to try on traditional costumes for photos.

The Chairman of the National Council expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani Tatar Youth Center “Yashlek”, which organized this important event.

Vasil Shaykhraziev emphasized that Tatar public associations in Azerbaijan work as a united whole.

Its goal is to engage participants in creating communication platforms for Tatar youth and to inspire project ideas that benefit young people.

Rustam Minnikhanov emphasized that the longstanding friendship between Azerbaijan and Tatarstan has been facilitated by the warm personal relationship that existed between Heydar Aliyev and Mintimer Shaimiev.

During the conversation, the Rais of Tatarstan also shared his impressions of the Free Economic Zone and added that the republic could supply agricultural machinery, petrochemical products, oil and gas, compressor and refrigerator equipment and car tyres to Azerbaijan. 

Vasil Shaikhraziev spoke of the work done by the World Congress of the Tatars in 2024, congratulated everyone on the coming New Year, and wished them good health and wealth.