Rustam Minnikhanov: Kazan helicopters plant is of particular importance for Tatarstan

11 September 2015, Friday
On September 10, at a solemn event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Kazan helicopters plant at Tatneft Arena sports palace, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the plant is of particular importance for the republic. 

Director General of Russian Helicopters Aleksandr Mikheev, Director General of Kazan helicopters plant Vadim Ligai, representatives of regional ministries and agencies took part in the event. 

The videos about the history of the plant and its veterans were shown at the beginning of the ceremony. 

Welcoming employees of the enterprise, Rustam Minnikhanov said that it is one of the most modern and rapidly developing enterprises in Russia that produces world-class helicopters. Also, he reminded that the 70th anniversary of Victory in WWII was celebrated this year, and Kazan helicopters plant produced 11, 200 night bombers during the war. 

Rustam Minnikhanov called Kazan helicopters the most effective enterprise in the industry, and it is actively involved in all social programmes implemented in Tatarstan. 

The interim president of the republic conveyed greetings from Vladimir Putin, and informed that the commendation of Russian President was granted to the plant. 

Aleksandr Mikheev, in his turn, noted that Kazan helicopters plant is the leading enterprise of Russian Helicopters holding. 

Awarding of distinguished workers of the plant took place later on. 

Tatarstan President's Press Office, Bulat Nizameev
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