Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of Tatars Vasil Shaykhraziev took part in the event.

The medal was awarded for his great contribution into strengthening the social and economic capacity of Tatarstan.

About Sabantuy in Penza region

On August 30, the XXXIX Republican Folk Art Festival “Play Harmony!” will be held in Kazan.

Parties discussed the issues of preparation for the II International Irtysh Sabantuy, as well as assistance to villages affected by flooding in the north of the region.

Issues of landscaping the festival area, the operation of retail outlets, the procedure for holding the event - all this was discussed during the meeting. In particular, the tasks of organizing sports games on water were considered.

The season of summer projects aimed at supporting and promotion the Tatar language and culture starts in the capital of Tatarstan.

Since 2001, Federal Sabantuy has been held in one region of Russia together with Tatarstan. In 2025, the relay of the holiday will pass to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

The Rais (Head) of Tatarstan arrived on a working trip to Mari El to take part in the events of the XXIV federal Sabantuy, which has been held since 2001 on the initiative of the Executive Committee of the World Tatar Congress.

Federal Sabantuy is celebrated in Yoshkar-Ola from July 5 to 6. More than 500 delegates from 72 regions of Russia came to the celebration.