Chief of Staff of Russian Presidential Administration Sergey Ivanov arrives in Kazan

14 July 2013, Sunday
On July 14 Chief of Staff of Russian Presidential Administration Sergey Ivanov arrived in Kazan.

He was met by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and other officials at the international airport “Kazan”.

Upon arrival Sergey Ivanov went to Kazan City Hall to take part in the board meeting of VTB United League. To the point, Sergey Ivanov is the President of VTB United League.

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov addressed participants with his welcoming speech. In particular, he noted one more meaningful sports event – the presentation of the 2013/14 VTB United League season and draw - would be held within the framework of Summer Universiade in Kazan.

According to Rustam Minnikhanov, basketball is a popular sport in Tatarstan. He also said that the programme on construction of open sports grounds for schools and universities was launched. The programme is supposed to promote youth sport.

Rustam Minnikhanov wished participants of the meeting successful work and to enjoy their stay in Kazan. “I am sure you will like our city,” he said.

Sergey Ivanov is expected to visit a number of Universiade sports venues and sports competitions.
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