On December 30 Sochi Olympic Torch arrived in Sviyazhsk. Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin welcomed torchbearers and the audience. Head of Zelenodolsk region Aleksandr Tygin, Aide to Tatarstan President on social issues, CEO of Regional Foundation of Revival of Historical and Cultural Monuments Tatyana Larionova took part in the ceremony.

On December 30 First Tatarstan President, State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev and Head of Spassky municipal district Kamil Nurgaev took part in a solemn Olympic Torch Relay ceremony in Kazan.

On December 28 at a video conference meeting held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov with participation of all municipalities at Tatarstan Government House, Minister of Land and Property Azat Khamaev reported that 24143 large families were included in lists for receiving land plots.

On December 28 at a regional meeting held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Municipal Economy Irek Faizullin reported that with 2.398,2 mln m² of housing commissioned in Tatarstan the plan were fulfilled by 100 per cent in 2013.