❝President of Tatarstan marked that the Sabantui – a vivid example of peace and harmony of all the 115 peoples living in the republic. Active participation in the celebrations took part the activists of the movement “Together with the President”, having organized a platform for the implementation of the directives of the GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense).
In a city of Naberezhnye Chelny, a national holyday Sabantui was celebrated. This year’s celebrations were held in a special way, because the city met the guests of honor, which was led by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Along with him RT Deputy Prime Minister Vasil Shaykhraziev and delegations from Turkey and Abkhazia came in Naberezhnye Chelny.
The grand opening celebration was held exactly at 11:30.
– In Naberezhnye Chelny, Sabantui always is celebrated on a grand scale. I am very happy today to be here with you, – the mayor’s press service quotes the leader’s of the republic address to Chelniners.
It is worth noting that, apparently, the Tatar holiday Sabantui, by tradition, come people of all nationalities. One reason for this is the policy, which is pursuit by President of the Republic Rustam Minnikhanov. It is aimed at respect for the traditions of all 115 nationalities living in Tatarstan. As a result – a unique inter-ethnic and inter-confessional peace in the republic , which is known far beyond the country.
After his speech, the leader of the republic presented state awards to the seven residents of Naberezhnye Chelny. He thanked the honored employees for long and fruitful work.
Citizens, in turn, got a lot of emotions. On Sabantui square a variety of exhibitions, theatrical performances have been organized. The most strong were invited to perform GTO directives.
Specialized venues “Sports of Tatarstan” was organized by the activists of the social movement of Naberezhnye Chelny “Together with President.” It is worth noting that such platforms of the republican movement were established around Tatarstan. The active work of the movement has been so notable that even a few heads of municipal regions throughout the republic proved to be “Ready for work and defense” having fulfilled the GTO requirements.