Tuktarov replaced Akzhigitova as head of the Tatar autonomy of the Penza region

August 3, 1 2018

Chairman of the Board of the Charity Fund “Siyaniye (Shining)”,e head of the  LDPR  faction  in the Penza City Council, Zhigansha Tuktarov replaced Bakir Akzhigitov as head of the regional Tatar national-cultural autonomy.

According to Zhigansha  Tuktarov, Bakir Akzhigitov’s statement about the resignation of his own will was considered at a meeting of the executive committee of the public organization on Friday, August 10; on the same day the election of a new chairman took place.

He specified that the previous head of the autonomy remained in the executive committee and joined the presidium.

“I thank all those participating  for the high trust, I look forward to the help and support of those who are not indifferent to our original Tatar culture, faith, customs of ancestors, language, songs, dances. I hope for cooperation with all Tatar social and religious organizations, regional national autonomies. Together we are power! “- wrote Zhigansha  Tuktarov on his Facebook page.

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