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14
June 2013
Friday
On June 14 Vice-Premier of the Russian Government Igor Shuvalov, who arrived in Kazan with a working trip, visited some Universiade objects.
In particular, he visited new building of the railway station, underground stations, “Kazan-Arena” stadium, International Broadcasting Centre, catering zone and spectator stands. 
He also went to the Aquatics Palace and new renting house for Universiade volunteers. 
New admission and reanimation departments at the Republican clinical hospital were presented to Igor Shuvalov. 
Construction of new premises and new equipment were provided under the federal programme of health industry modernization.

The Ministry of Finance proposes to redistribute part of budget revenues from the collection of the tax on personal income (PIT) from the municipal to the regional level, told the Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. "We talk about that part of the personal income tax at the local level can be passed to the level of the subject of the Russian Federation", - said Anton Siluanov.

Currently, regional governments receive 60% of the total personal income taxes, and local budgets - 40%. According to A.Siluanov,this ratio might change by 70% and 30%.


13
June 2013
Thursday

Finance Ministry asks Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to limit at the legislative level federal currently planned spendings on preparations for the World Cup in 2018.

"The experience of previous major events in Sochi, the Universiade, indicates that during the implementation of major projects, there are questions related to the appreciation of certain events, the emergence of new proposals for the inclusion of additional facilities. So we thought today would be appropriate to take a final decision on the that the number of additional costs - 250 billion rubles, and it can not be changed ", - said Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a cabinet meeting on Thursday.


11
June 2013
Tuesday
At a briefing at Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers, Deputy Head of Police Fargat Mukhametzyanov said that during Universiade drills and the Games traffic flow will be restricted. 
To the point, the drills “Four Universiade days” have started in Kazan. The first drills were held on June 8. On June 22, when Universiade Opening Day will be tested traffic wil be restricted from Universiade Village via Ak.Parin, Mavlyutov, Prospekt Pobedy and Yamashev streets, to Kazan-Arena stadium. 
On July 8-9 the traffic will be restricted on Embankment of the Kazanka River, behind the Central Stadium, and on July 12 – on Embankment of the Kazanka River, Krasnokokshaiskaya and Nesmelov streets. 
As for transport from other towns, restrictions will concern only heavyweights that will use bypass roads. 
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tatarstan on June 11 held a meeting with the heads of financial departments of municipal and urban districts on the execution of local budgets in May 2013 and the expected execution of local budgets in June 2013.

10
June 2013
Monday
On June 10 Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov held a meeting concerning development of railway infrastructure in Kama industrial cluster. The meeting took place at OAO “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” (Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan) with participation of Head of Kuibyshev railways Sergei Solozhenkin. 
Implementation of the project on increasing railway capacity in Kama innovation production cluster, further joint activity and interaction of people involved in the project realization, prospects of industrial enterprises of Kama innovation production cluster and SEZ “Alabuga” were discussed at the meeting. 
Kama innovation production cluster includes 5 regions, and major Nizhnekamsk enterprises. In 2012 it was included in the list of priority innovative territorial clusters approved by Chairman of the Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev. 
Oil and gas refining, petrochemistry and automotive industry are main industries in the cluster. There is a powerful innovative potential which makes the territory the growing point of Tatarstan Republic and the whole Russia. 

8
June 2013
Saturday
Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov congratulated citizens on Sabantui. 
“Dear Tatarstaners!
Let me congratulate you on Sabantui holiday on behalf of Tatarstan State Council and Government. It is one of the most favourite holidays for Tatar people. This holiday embodies ideals of peace, good and mutual respect. It is the place where good friends meet in a festive atmosphere feeling the spirit of folk and sport games. 
At the "plough's feast" (the meaning of Sabantui) we honour foremost people in agriculture whose selfless labour lays the foundation of rich harvest.
Very soon Kazan will be the world’s sport student capital. We will host the 27th World Summer Universiade. The traditional Sabantui competition - belt wrestling “kuresh” will be held for the first time. Sabantui in Kazan will be a striking event of Universiade cultural programme. It is a unique opportunity to show the whole world our sports spirit, wealth and identity of our culture. 
I am sure that today’s holiday will leave unforgettable impression on you, give positive emotions and give impetus to preservation and development of national traditions and customs. 
I wish you to feel sports ardour, strong health and prosperity! 
President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov.”

6
June 2013
Thursday

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tatarstan held a meeting on the issue of repayment of debts on tax on personal income and land payments with an invitation of republican significance investors on June 6, 2013.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Office of the Federal Tax Service of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The Russian government approved an increase in insurance compensation on bank deposits from 700 thousand rubles up to 1 million rubles.

The minister said that the need to increase the insurance indemnity is due to the depreciation of the sum insured due to inflation, as well as the state will to give additional incentive to increase public confidence in the banks.

Anton Siluanov said that the government approval the draft law also aims to reduce the interest rates on deposits and loans.


5
June 2013
Wednesday
"The Ministry of Finance suggests to direct additionally to 10 billion rubles a year during 2016-2017 to finance the Housing Fund", - the head of the Ministry of Finance Anton Siluanov.

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