Presentation of the book , by scholar and writer Anwar Khairy "The story of Ahmad Ibn Fadlan's journey, written during a trip to 921-922 years to Bulgar state" today, on January 17, has been held in Aksubaevo - the home of a scholar.
With the support of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, a book was printed, the unique by its content and significance in history of science of prominent Kazan scholar and writer Anwar Khairy .
Narrative travelogue written by the executive secretary of the Baghdad embassy, Ahmed ibn Fadlan during a trip to 921-922 years, to the capital of the Bulgar state , is a unique manuscript sources on life , traditions and customs, history, culture of many peoples who lived in the first quarter of the tenth century, including our ancient ancestors Bulgars. His scientific and historical value is relevant to the present day.
The event brought together the national poet of Tatarstan State Council of Tatarstan, Chairman of the State Council on culture, science , education and national issues Razil Valeev, head of Aksubaevsky region Kamil Gilmanov, Deputy Minister of Culture of Tatarstan Guzel Nigmatullina , chairman of the Union of Writers of Tatarstan Rafis Corban, a famous writer Nabira Gimatdinova and others.
Deputy Culture Minister Guzel Nigmatullina congratulated the author and delivered a welcoming speech from the Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin.