On April 16, the VII report-election conference of the Ulyanovsk regional Tatar national-cultural autonomy took place.

The event was attended by the deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Federal National Cultural Autonomy of Tatars Ildar Gilmutdinov, Chairman of the World Congress of Tatars executive committee, director of the National Cultural Center “Kazan”, deputy of the Republic of Tatarstan State Council of the fifth convocation, Rinat Zakirov, representatives of the regions of the Volga Federal District.

Acting Governor of the Ulyanovsk region Sergey Morozov expressed gratitude to the chairman of the executive committee of the regional Tatar national-cultural autonomy Ramis Safin, who in the course of the conference was re-elected for a new term, and all members of organization.

“Today, regional Tatar national-cultural autonomy represents a significant part of our population – over 150 thousand Ulyanovsk residents, it is the second largest nation in the region. For us, all issues are very important relating to inter-ethnic relations. The well-being of our native land, and the whole country the well-being and our native land, and the whole country depends on them – Sergey Morozov said. – I am very glad that through you the Government of the Ulyanovsk region has found a faithful ally to preserve national color and inter-ethnic harmony in the region, according to its transformation into a prosperous region. I am sure that together we will implement many joint projects to preserve international peace and harmony reigned for centuries in our land ».

The World Congress of Tatars praised the work of the regional Tatar autonomy and authority of the Ulyanovsk region.

“We are grateful to these people who, regardless of personal time, are the multi-faceted work. And this is not only the organization of cultural events. Their work covers the whole range of areas that affects life today of

Tatar people, their language, culture, tradition, education. Of course, we are grateful to the people who took care of all the work. In turn, I want to express special gratitude to the leadership of the Ulyanovsk region – Sergei Morozov, who since the early days in this field takes a very big concern for the preservation of identity, not only Tatars, but all nationalities. He is personally involved in the creation and infrastructure and conditions for manifestations of national feelings and traditions “, – said the President of the World Congress of Tatars executive committee, director of the National Cultural Center” Kazan “, deputy of the Republic of Tatarstan State Council of the fifth convocation Rinat Zakirov.

According to Sergey Morozov, one of the key joint task for the near future should be the VII All-Russian rural Sabantuy, which will be held on June 4th.

“The Ulyanovsk region is the only one in the country for the third time is honored to host this celebration at the federal level. This is definitely a high assessment of our organizational skills. I am convinced that without the help of your autonomy, we would not have achieved these results. And I look forward to your support in the holding Sabantui this year. It should be held at the

highest level, because we will host visitors from nearly 30 entities of our country “, – Acting Governor said.

Also, within the framework of the conference a ceremony of awarding was held. Sergey Morozov presented Certificates of honor of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region to the two participants and signs of Governor, “In memory of the parade in the Ulyanovsk region on the day of 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945” to the three representatives of the Authority.