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September 24, 2017 is the Mechanical Engineer's Day. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov congratulates current and retires employees of the mechanical engineering sector of the Republic of Tatarstan on their professional holiday:

“Dear machine-builders of Tatarstan, current and retires employees of the industry!

I congratulate you on the occasion of your professional holiday, the Mechanical Engineer's Day.

Mechanical engineering remains the most important sector in the economy of the Republic of Tatarstan. As a foundation of the Tatarstan’s industry, mechanical engineering undoubtedly plays an important role in the social and economic development of the region.

Machine-builders from Tatarstan create unique machines and equipment that are in demand both in Russia and abroad. Introducing innovative technologies, mastering the manufacture of new products, you occupy an important position in the machine-building segment of the Russian market.

On the Mechanical Engineer's Day, I thank all current and retired employees of the industry for their conscientious work for the benefit of the Republic of Tatarstan.

I wish you, dear machine-builders, new production achievements, good health, well-being, and all the best!”

Today, Laishevo is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the district and 460th anniversary of the city. Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in the festive events. Traditionally, he is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov.

In the first half of the day in the village of Imenkovo at the Laishevo District of Tatarstan, a new Community Centre was opened. In addition, the opening of the renovated embankment took place on this day.

Today, as part of the city and the district anniversary’s celebrations, there will be a “Gifts of Autumn” fair and tasting session and a “City of Masters” fair of applied arts and crafts. Within the celebrations, a festival of street art will also be held, along with exhibitions of creative works by artists of “Laishevo Plain-Air” and industrial and agricultural enterprises of the district.

In addition, the events will comprise a festive concert of variety performers and creative groups of Tatarstan.

Today in Laishevo, a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tatarstan Sailing Federation was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov. The event was also attended by the Aide to the Tatarstan President Natalia Fishman.

The participants to the meeting discussed the construction of yacht anchorages in Tatarstan, approved the TSF’s annual budget, and considered the concept of building a marina in Laishevo.

The Tatarstan Sailing Federation is actively working on the development of yachting sport in the region, with its development hubs in Kazan, Laishevo, and Naberezhnye Chelny. Kazan hosts a sailing section at a secondary school and the helmsmen courses.