Ilsur Metshin held a meeting of the city anti-terrorist commission

(KZN.RU, August 25, Irina Smirnova). Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, held a meeting of the city anti-terrorist commission today. Denis Kalinkin, the head of the Kazan Executive Committee, Sergey Shchelokov, the deputy head of the Federal Security Service Directorate of the RF for the RT, representatives of the committees and offices of the Executive Committee, transport enterprises, management organizations, the prosecutor's office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Internal Affairs Directorate, the Ministry of Emergencies, and other structures attended the meeting. The participants discussed additional measures to ensure anti-terrorist security during the preparation and holding of events, dedicated to the Day of the City and the Republic, the Knowledge Day, and the Kurban Bayram.

“Security measures stand in the first place when carrying out large-scale celebrations. There should be no mistakes and miscalculations. Many festive events will be held in Kazan, their holding without any incidents is a priority”, said the Mayor of Kazan.

Azat Abzalov, the head of the Kazan Department of Culture, reminded the main events that will be held within the framework of celebrating the Day of the City and the Republic of Tatarstan.

According to Igor Kulyazhev, the deputy head of the Executive Committee and the chairman of the Committee for External Improvement, on August 26 and 30, heavy equipment will be placed as protective anti-ramming devices in areas where mass events are held to block the routes.

Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, noted that the capital of the RT is a major cultural and tourist center where large-scale sports and other mass events are regularly held, requiring increased security measures. “This forces us to take additional measures to limit the traffic movement and access of extraneous transport”, marked the head of the city.

Alexey Sokolov, the head of the MIA of the RF for Kazan, also added that the increase in the density of police troops in places of mass stay of people will be provided on public holidays. “Before the start of the events, the places will be guarded by barriers, examined using technical means and service dogs for the presence of explosives. The inspection will be organized using stationary and manual metal detectors to prevent the passage of prohibited items”, said A. Sokolov. It is planned to involve more than 1 thousand employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate for security on August 30.

Similar security measures will be taken on the day of the Kurban Bayram. “Festive prayers will be held in 64 mosques. According to preliminary estimates, more than 30 thousand citizens will take part in them”, said the head of the MIA of the RF for Kazan. It is planned to involve more than 200 employees of the Kazan garrison to ensure security on the day of the festive events. Ilnur Shakirov, the head of the department for the languages development and interaction with public organizations of the Executive Committee, said that the festive namaz in Kazan mosques will start at 4.30 am. After that, the rite of the animals’ slaughter will begin, which will take place from 1 to 3 of September.

Ilsur Khadiullin, the head of the Education Department, reported on the main organizational events, dedicated to the anti-terrorist orientation in educational institutions. He said that all educational institutions are provided with night security, video surveillance system, and all kindergartens – with access control systems. Rifat Khannanov, the head of the Information Technology and Communications Department, added that all video surveillance systems will be digitized by the end of the year, and archiving for all sites will be at least 30 days.

Automatic fire alarm systems and voice notification of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been installed in all educational institutions, said I. Khadiullin.

From August 14 to September 20, a month of child safety is being held. During the school year, activities will be held within the framework of the municipal program for the prevention of terrorism and extremism for 2016-2020. “Instruction of pedagogical and technical staff was conducted in educational institutions. The access control and the monitoring of the vehicles departure on the territory of educational institutions were strengthened”, said I. Khadiullin.

Round tables on interethnic and interdenominational relations, creative competitions among students, and doors open day are organized in schools within a themed month. From September 2 to October 2, a month dedicated to the “Day of Solidarity and the Fight against Terrorism” is planned in the educational organizations of the city. On September 4, there will be a joint lesson, lineups, and meetings dedicated to the Day of Remembrance of the Beslan tragedy. From September 15 to October 15, the month “No to Extremism!” will take place. “Work on the prevention of manifestations of terrorism and extremism is ongoing”, added I. Khadiullin.

He also spoke about the readiness of schools to hold the Day of Knowledge. Alexey Sokolov added that more than 2 thousand police officers will be employed to ensure law and order in 214 educational institutions of the city on September 1.

The Mayor of Kazan instructed to take all possible measures to ensure safety during the Day of Knowledge. “Our schools should remain the safest place throughout the school year. Ensuring the safety of citizens is our common task and responsibility”, said the head of the city, addressing the audience. The Mayor instructed all responsible departments to further work out all issues related to security. “Kazan is and must remain a safe and comfortable city”, concluded I. Metshin.