The Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev has visited the Kazan aircraft production association (KAPO) named after Gorbunov, got acquainted with its activity, spoke to workers and learnt about developments of the Tatarstan aircraft industry.

III All-Russia Forum of Tatar religious figures «National originality and religion» has opened in Kazan.

Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Kazan with a working visit.

Major repair of multi-apartment houses is being implemented in accordance with the fixed schedule ahead of the last year’s figures. Such data have been presented at a republican video conference meeting held by the Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov today.

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has met with Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu and Director General of the IRCICA (the Research Center For Islamic History, Art and Culture under the OIC) Mr Halit Eren.

The construction stage of the tehnopolis Novaya Tura (New Tura) has started today. An official ceremony of laying the capsule with a message to descendants took place in Zelenodolsk municipal region. President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov attended the event.

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in shareholders meeting of JSC Nizhnekamskshina in Nizhnekamsk.

Modern distillery plant with capacity of 10 thousand decalitres of alcohol per 24 hours will appear on the territory of Usady distillery plant in half a year. The Tatarstan PM Ildar Khalikov has laid the foundation stone of new plant today.

Talented veterans of Tatarstan decided to attract public attention to their works of art. New big project - festival of amateur performers among veterans called “Balkysh” (“Shining”) is expected to start in republic this year.

Gala concert of I International festival of Jewish music in Kazan was held at the Tatar state academic theatre named after G.Kamal.