Vladimir Putin arrives to Kazan to take part in opening ceremony of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan

6 July 2013, Saturday
On July 6 Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazan to take part in opening ceremony of 27th World Summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan. 

Vladimir Putin was met by Russian Vice-Premier Igor Shuvalov, Plenipotentiary of Russian President in Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin and other officials at Kazan international airport. 

Upon his arrival Vladimir Putin accompanied by Igor Shuvalov and Rustam Minnikhanov looked over new terminal and got familiar with the airport modernization. Then, the President traveled by aeroexpress “Lastochka”. 

In the evening Vladimir Putin will take part in opening ceremony of Universiade 2013 at the biggest sports venue - Kazan-Arena football stadium for 45000 seats and meet with sportsmen of Russian national team. 

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