On January 11 Tatarstan Prime-Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in the event dedicated to awarding energy workers, who took part in preparation for holding the Universiade 2013 and providing continuous energy supply during the Games.

On January 11 at a regional meeting held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Municipal Economy Irek Faizullin reported that 529 houses are expected to be resettled under the programme on liquidation of dilapidated housing in Tatarstan in 2014.

On January 10 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with representatives of Tatarstan metropolia of Russian Orthodox Church at the Administration building of Tatarstan metropolia and Kazan Eparchy. The event was held in the framework of Christmas holidays.

On January 10 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov held an extended meeting with heads of law enforcement bodies on additional measures on counteracting illegal gambling. Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, heads and employees of executive authorities, Supreme and Arbitrary courts, law enforcement and supervision bodies, heads of municipalities, and prosecutors from Kazan, Naberezhnye Chelny, Almetievsk took part in the event.

 

Dear Orthodox Christians!
I sincerely congratulate you on Christmas day!
All Christians are celebrating a bright, life-affirming holiday that announces the birth of the Savior. For thousands of years He has given us faith in good and justice, taught us to be merciful and forgive, brought hope for the best.