First Deputy Defense Minister Valery Gerasimov became an honorary citizen of Kazan

(Kazan City KZN.RU, September 7, Zilya Gayfi). The title of "Honorary Citizen of Kazan" was awarded to the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister of Russia Valery Gerasimov. The corresponding decision was made today by deputies at XLV session of Kazan City Duma, which is chaired by the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin.

Chief of General Staff of Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister of Russia, Army General Valery Gerasimov is a native Kazan resident. Valery Gerasimov studied at the Kazan Suvorov Military School, the Kazan Higher Tank Command School. Educated in the capital of Tatarstan, Valery Gerasimov has remained faithful to the military profession for life: he traveled a long way from company commander to General of the Army, selflessly and honestly fulfilling their civic duty.

Ilsur Metshin noted major achievements of Valery Gerasimov. "Valery Gerasimov never lost ties with Kazan: he is not indifferent to the fate of graduates of Suvorov and Tank schools, takes care of the veterans officer, and working hard to perpetuate the memory of the Great Patriotic War. He rendered a service in the reconstruction of Victory Park in Kazan for the 70th anniversary of the Victory, donated unique historical military equipment, including the legendary tank "T-34"to the museum in the open air. Assigning the title "Honorary Citizen of Kazan" is an expression of respect of Kazan residents to the worthy compatriot ", - said the Mayor.