APPEAL

To the Tatar people of the VI Convention of the World Congress of Tatars

In the unity of the people – the strength of the nation!

August 3, 2017

City of Kazan

Dear compatriots!

The centuries-old history of the Tatars has deep roots. Tatars are known as the state-forming people, possessing the richest culture and spiritual heritage. Spread across the world, the Tatars are distinguished by deep integration into society, creative interaction with representatives of other nations, a spirit of maintaining peace and harmony.

Preserving and transferring from generation to generation the language, culture and traditions of our ancestors, we feel ourselves as a united nation. We are united by the Tatar spirit, seasoned for centuries in deprivations and victories, always striving for perfection and knowledge of the new.

A quarter of a century of activity of the World Congress of the Tatars in  conditions of the formation of the new statehood of the Republic of Tatarstan has passed a long way. By its importance and achievements, it can be compared with the centuries-old. Tatars living in different parts of the world were able to unite, preserving their identity.

Tatars are interested in a strong and prosperous Russian Federation. This is our historical Motherland, in which conditions for creative development in a common multinational family are created. Only a strong Russia is a guarantee of future successes of Tatarstan and a basis for a positive ethno-cultural development of the Tatar people.

In many respects the authority of the Tatar people is connected with the successes in  development of Tatarstan and  outstanding achievements of our individual compatriots. This is the subject of our pride. The diligence and valor of our people and the multinational people of Tatarstan make it possible to achieve high results. The Republic is one of the recognized leaders and supporting subjects of the Russian Federation, an active participant in international relations. The achievements of each of us are the success and strength of our nation.

Universal globalization and processes of radicalization have become serious challenges of our time. The rich legacy that we inherited from our ancestors, and which we are striving to multiply, must be preserved for future generations. Therefore, it is so important to preserve the language, culture, traditions, spiritual heritage, the history of our people and find available ways of transferring them to our children. Preservation of national identity is a strategic task, to which we must direct our efforts.

Dear compatriots! We are sure that the unity and solidarity of the nation, the mutual support of the Tatars of the whole world, the constant progress along with the historical homeland of Tatarstan will overcome any difficulties and achieve the highest goals.

In the unity of the people – the strength of the nation!