January 20 – the birthday of the first President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Mintimer Shaimiev, State Counsellor.

The World Congress of Tatars on behalf of the Tatar organizations that rallied around  it, congratulated Mintimer  Sharipovich on his birthday and wished good health and success in all endeavors!

The photograph for the material borrowed from Instagram of Tatarstan President Rustem Minnikhanov. “Tatarstan was lucky that it  has such an outstanding politician and statesman like Mintimer Shaimiev! The success and prosperity of our country for decades has been  associated with his name. Happy birthday, Mintimer Sharipovich ! “- says Rustem Nurgalievich.