February 9 is the Civil Aviation Worker’s Day. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov congratulated aviation workers on their professional holiday:
“Dear civil aviation workers of the Republic of Tatarstan!
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and on my personal behalf, please accept our most sincere and warmest congratulations on your professional holiday, Civil Aviation Worker’s Day!
Over the years, the civil air fleet has been a most important factor in the country’s economic development, ensuring the connections between cities and regions within the Russian Federation, as well as all countries worldwide.
Safe and affordable transportation of passengers, timely delivery of goods – all this is achieved through your efforts and your persistent daily work.
I am sure that the high professionalism of Tatarstan aviators will allow even more successful development of the civil air fleet in the Republic of Tatarstan, preservation and strengthening of the best traditions.
I wish all civil aviation workers of Tatarstan inexhaustible vitality and optimism, health, happiness, and prosperity! Thank you for your professionalism and dedication.”