Vasil Shaykhraziev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan and Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of the Tatars, visited the city of Oktyabrsky in the Republic of Bashkortostan as part of a working trip. During the visit, he met with the Head of the Oktyabrsky Urban District Administration, Alexey Palchinsky.

Oktyabrsky, located on the border of two republics, was highlighted by the city’s head as a successful example of interregional cooperation. Alexey Palchinsky noted the close ties between Oktyabrsky and the neighboring districts of Tatarstan — Bavly and Yutaza. Joint cultural events, festivals, and sports competitions are held regularly, all aimed at strengthening good-neighborly relations and preserving a shared cultural identity.

At the end of the meeting, Vasil Shaykhraziev expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and presented books in the Tatar language as a gift in memory of his visit.