NEWS

On 9 May 2016, the Immortal Regiment march was held in the centre of Kazan comprising 45,000 people, who carried photos of their relatives that fought in the Great Patriotic War. The sizeable procession was led by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.

The Tatarstan President held a photo of Galimzyan Minnikhanov, his uncle from the father’s side. Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev holding the photo of his father Sharip Shaimiev and Chairman of the Tatarstan State Council Farid Mukhametshin holding the photo of his father Khairulla Mukhametshin have joined the campaign as well.

Earlier during the interview, Rustam Minnikhanov noted that the Immortal Regiment procession is important for keeping the memory of the heroic deeds of our people.