Dear current and former workers of the defence industry! On behalf of the Government of Tatarstan and on my personal behalf, I congratulate you on your professional holiday, the Gunsmith’s Day!
Throughout the history of our country, the selfless work of the best professionals in the industry has ensured the creation of weapons that are superior to foreign counterparts. We are rightfully proud that during the Great Patriotic War, Tatarstan was a largest manufacturer of military equipment and products.
Today, workforce of republic’s defence industry enterprises carries on the honoured traditions of their predecessors, and increase the glory of Russian weapons. The defence enterprises in our republic are upgrading production facilities, developing new competitive products, training highly skilled personnel, doing everything needful to reliably protect our Motherland and strengthen its defence capabilities.
I am confident that using the accumulated scientific potential and introducing advanced technologies, the developers and creators of domestic military equipment and weapons will successfully cope with the implementation of the tasks facing the industry. I wish current and retired employees of the republic’s defence industry health, prosperity, and new achievements for the benefit of Tatarstan and Russia!
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov