Dear teachers!

You, teachers, make a huge contribution to the development of national self-consciousness of our people, with your help, more people in our country and around the world will learn about a complicated history, rich culture of the Tatar people. Globalization and the rise of national consciousness – these are difficult conditions in which you are performing your difficult and sacred mission.

Teachers and scientists studying Tatar history and culture, methodists, Your pupils, workers of culture and arts, media, science – you are all together at the head of the national- cultural undertakings and public affairs in Tatarstan and other regions and countries. Experts in native language, literature, culture activate and fill by high spiritual content the activities of the World Congress of Tatars, other all-Tatar organizations.

Thank you very much for your invaluable work of educating the young generation when you implant love and respect for our language not only to younger Tatars, but also to representatives of other nations. Special thanks for all your works that define the face of our republic. Our sacred duty – to pass future generations spiritual values, traditions and customs, the native language of our people.

Congratulations to you on behalf of the Board of the World Congress of Tatars on your professional holiday – Day of Teacher! We wish you health, vitality, success in your difficult but noble cause!

We are confident that whilst you come to school, go to classrooms and teach children our language, our spirit, our history will keep living!

Chairman of the Board of the World Congress of Tatars Rinat Zakirov