2020 in Tatarstan declared the Year of the 100th anniversary of the TASSR
Today, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has addressed an annual message to the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan as part of the 2nd meeting of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan of the VI convocation. The event was held in Kazan at the Concert Hall named after Salikh Saidashev.
The meeting was attended by RT State Advisor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of the RT State Council Farid Mukhametshin, RT Prime Minister Alexei Pesoshin, members of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Permanent Representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan abroad and in Russian regions, heads of ministries and departments of the RT, heads of municipalities, heads of industrial enterprises, universities, representatives of the creative intelligentsia, public organizations.
According to Rustam Minnikhanov, the upcoming 100th anniversary of the TASSR turns us to the origins of the formation of the republic, its heroic path and our modern statehood. That is why 2020 is declared in Tatarstan as the Year of the Century of the TASSR.
“We are grateful to the President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin for the decree on celebration of this date at the federal level. In the near future, a program of anniversary events will start, which includes international, federal socio-cultural, scientific projects and forums, events to preserve historical and spiritual heritage. Our municipal formations, enterprises and organizations, public associations, mass media, as well as the creative forces of Tatarstan will be involved in this work, ”the President noted. - We expect bright creative works from our cultural figures. Moreover, the anniversaries of the composer Jaudat Fayzi, the famous Tatar writer and playwright Naki Isanbet and the founder of Tatar professional music Salikh Saidashev will soon be celebrated. These round dates provide an opportunity through the work of the great compatriots to reveal the creative, spiritually rich life of our multinational people. ”
Rustam Minnikhanov also stopped separately in preparation for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory.
“Particular attention in the Year of Remembrance and Glory declared in the country should be given to now living veterans, as well as perpetuating the memory of the heroes of war and labor. Created memorials, published books, holiday events should effectively serve the patriotic education of the younger generation. The living memory of descendants is the best monument to the feat of our fathers and grandfathers, ”he emphasized.
Among the priorities, the President singled out the provision of interethnic and inter-confessional peace and harmony, noting that the changes introduced, taking into account federal decisions, into the Concept of state national policy in the Republic of Tatarstan are aimed at preserving and supporting the ethnocultural and linguistic diversity of peoples, strengthening their spiritual community. He called the creation of optimal conditions, in collaboration with the federal center, for preserving and supporting the native languages of the peoples and state languages of the Republic of Tatarstan a serious task.
“Much has been done to revive the sacred places. It was possible not only to recreate the historical monuments of the ancient Bulgar and the island-town of Sviyazhsk and build modern infrastructure, but the main thing is to revive spiritual life here, ”Rustam Minnikhanov continued his speech. “Once again I want to express my deep gratitude to the Renaissance Foundation, led by Mintimer Sharipovich Shaimiev and all the sponsors of these projects.”
A significant event in the year of the 440th anniversary of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was the completion of the reconstruction of the Kazan Cathedral. Today it is being painted. The President expressed confidence that in the near future the temple will become a place of attraction for pilgrims from all over the world, one of the pearls of the capital of the republic.
“In 2022, the 1,100th anniversary of the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bulgaria will be celebrated. We should begin preparations for the celebration of this date. This event played a huge role in the development of the Tatar people, the formation of Islam as one of the leading religions of Russia, ”the head of the republic said.
Another major priority of the work of the authorities is the development of human capital, improving the quality of life of the population. “The Strategy-2030 and all republican programs are aimed at this, which since the current year have been strengthened by measures to implement national projects formed on behalf of the President of the country. Five years ago we had 27 programs, now - 40. Over 40 billion rubles have been allocated from the republican budget for their implementation this year, ”the President emphasized.
“Tatarstan has a glorious past, there is something to be proud of. And there is something to strive for. It is necessary to boldly go forward and not be afraid of difficulties, to which Tukai called us. I am sure that we will succeed, and together we will manage, ”summed up Rustam Minnikhav, completing his speech with lines from Gabdulla Tukai’s poem“ Call to Labor ”.