I. Metshin: "Marathon is a sign of wealth and the quality of any city"

(Kazan City KZN.RU, 16 May). Activities such as "Kazan marathon" work on the tourism potential of the capital of Tatarstan. Athletic event should not only be traditional, but be sure to grow in the number of participants, the quality and in the level of organization. This was announced today at the Business Monday in the Executive Committee of the city by Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, commenting on the results of the marathon, which was held on May 15th.

I. Metshin said that races at a distance of 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 3 km were attended by 8819 people. Also the Mayor of Kazan said that the head of the Executive Committee of Kazan Denis Kalinkin overcame the half-marathon distance (21.1 km) for 1 hour 50 minutes 56 seconds. "Believe me, it's hard. I speak as someone who has run 3 km,"- the Mayor shared. The Mayor noted that the race was attended by representatives of other Russian cities and abroad.

I. Metshin noted that the marathon is the same property and the sign of quality of the city, as the presence of Federal University's, own symphony orchestra and opera house. "Marathon is what any city is proud of. We will do everything to catch up to Boston and New York marathons. For this we need the desire and a little time", - I. Metshin said.

Recall, "Kazan marathon 2016" was held on May 15th. Start at a distances of 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km and 3 km has been given at the stadium "Kazan Arena". In the race to mark the International Day of AIDS Memorial, was attended by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, Assistant to Prime Minister of RF Gennady Onishchenko and others.