Rustam Minnikhanov handed Ilham Shakirov a medal of Republic of Tatarstan "For Valorous Labor"

A medal of the Republic of Tatarstan "For Valorous Labor" has been presented by the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, to People's Artist of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan, a laureate of the G. Tukai State Award of the Republic of Tatarstan  Ilham Shakirov.

The ceremony took place in the fireplace room residence of the President of Tatarstan in Kazan Kremlin.

R. Minnikhanov congratulated on the singer's 80th birthday, wished him good health and thanked him for his talent, years of creative contribution to the development of Tatar culture. In addition, the President of Tatarstan presented   a celebrant  keys to the car "Ford Mondeo".

 Chief of Staff of the RT President  Asgat Safarov,  RT  Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin and others  took part  in an awarding ceremony likewise.

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President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Elena Britvina