Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov addressed the Tatarstaners on the occasion of Republic Day.
“Dear people of Tatarstan!
The twenty-sixth time, we celebrate the main state holiday of Tatarstan – the Republic Day.
This event was the starting point of the modern history of Tatarstan, has united the Tatarstaners, all who cherish the values of patriotism, hard work, respect for the traditions of multinational Russia and our own republic.
The modernization and diversification of the economy, the construction of Innopolis city of high technology, growing potential of the most successful in Russia a special economic zone “Alabuga”, the creation of the largest cluster of
federal significance “InnoKam”, investment attractiveness and innovation activity open long-term of developing prospects of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Throughout the years of existence of the new state of Tatarstan the main strategic goal of economic development is invariably growth of prosperity of the Tatarstaners.
Today, the republic is implementing more than thirty social programs. House-building is actively going , educational, sports and cultural facilities are built, medical and obstetric centers, a package of measures to support businesses, farms and homesteads is implemented. To create a comfortable living environment for targeted projects related to the arrangement of parks, water protection zones is under way.
The Tatarstaners positively are evaluating these changes, increasingly show personal involvement to the implemented programs and projects that seek to influence the development of society. This is one of the important results of recent years.
Traditionally, an important factor in social consensus is positive development of inter-ethnic and inter-religious relations. The implementation of two major projects – the creation of the Bulgarian Academy of Islamic revival and the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God – lay a solid foundation for further cooperation of the main confessions in Tatarstan. Multifaceted inflorescence of cultures and religions serves one of our undeniable competitive advantage.
The economic achievements, social and political stability in Tatarstan create favorable conditions for the successful conduct of elections of deputies to the State Duma of the seventh convocation. Among the candidates quite a number from Tatarstan, who by deeds have proven capability adequately to represent the Republic in the highest legislative body of the Russian Federation.
Dear friends! Tatarstan and the Tatarstaners have always enjoyed a strong team spirit. This made it possible and allows to set the most ambitious goals, solve their joint work creatively, with conviction and pressure inherent to us. This is what makes us
strong, and allows you to look with confidence at the future.
On behalf of the State Council and the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, on my own behalf I wish you prosperity, happiness, fulfillment of plans in life, happiness and optimism.
Congratulations on the Day of Republic!
RT President R.N. Minnikhanov.
Press office of RT President
