The title “Honorary Citizen of Kazan” was given to Boris Tikhomirov and Malika Gelmutdinova

(KZN.RU, June 20, Alena Miroshnichenko). The title of Honorary Citizen of Kazan was given to Boris Tikhomirov, the director general of the AO “Kazansky Giproniiaviaaprom”, and Malika Gelmutdinova, the director of training and rehabilitation center for the blind |Yardem” and the National Islamic Charity Foundation of the same name. Such a decision was made by the deputies of Kazan City Duma during the XXXIV session.

Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, introduced candidates of honorary citizens for consideration by the deputies. “These are people who have been working for the benefit of Russia, Tatarstan and Kazan for many years. They were glorifying them with their deeds, using the well-deserved authority and respect of the residents of the city, the republic and beyond”, said the Mayor.

As the Mayor noted, the “Kazansky Giproniiaviaprom” is one of the renowned scientific institutions in Russia. “The enterprise during the years of Perestroika managed to retain a team of qualified specialists and also constantly master new design directions. Thanks to the highest professionalism of Boris Tikhomirov, who has headed the Institute for more than 30 years. And today “Kazan Giproniiaviaprom” is one of the leading design and research institutes of Russia”, said I. Metshin.

The Mayor of Kazan also noted the significant contribution of Boris Tikhomirov and the staff of the enterprise in the development of innovative activities. For example, in 2012-2014, the institute developed the design and working documentation for the construction of objects of the economic zone Innopolis, Alabuga and enterprises of resident companies.

Under the direct supervision of Boris Tikhomirov, the institute’s staff made a significant contribution to the preparation and holding of major events in Kazan. According to the projects of the Institute, it was possible to reconstruct and build new terminals at Kazan International Airport, the Palace of Water Sports, pools “Burevestnik”, “Akcharlak”, “Bustan”, and “Olymp”.

Also, the team of the “Kazansky Giproniiaviaprom” participated in the development of the plan and reconstruction of the large sports arena “Luzhniki” in Moscow.

“Boris Tikhomirov always focuses on the interests and needs of Kazan. According to the projects developed by the company, complex development of several urban neighborhoods and micro-districts was made in the capital of the republic: “Western Zarechie, “Magellan”, “Svetlaya Dolina”. Socially significant and administrative buildings were built and reconstructed”, said the Mayor.

Among other things, the staff of the institute and Boris Tikhomirov personally, invariably participate in charitable activities. Thus, a project for the reconstruction of the fraternal corps on the island of Sviyazhsk was donated as an aid to the Republican Fund “Vozrozhdenie”. Assistance to veterans of the Great Patriotic War home front workers, disabled people, children, charity foundations building mosques is carried out on an ongoing basis.

“Doing good and not waiting in return for gratitude is his way. Many years of productive work and great personal contribution of Boris Tikhomirov to the development of the construction industry were marked by high state awards. He’s awarded medals of the Order for Services to the Fatherland, 1st and 2nd degree, the medal of the Order For Services to the Republic of Tatarstan, and the Medal of the Republic of Tatarstan, “For valor and Labor”. His name is listed in the Book of Honor of Kazan, the encyclopedia “The Best People of Russia”. Boris Tikhomirov is our honor and pride”, concluded Ilsur Metshin.

The second nominee was Malika Gelmutdinova. “She is a unique person. Her whole life in the name of helping people with disabilities is a true feat”, said the Mayor of the capital of the republic.

As a young teacher of Russian language and literature, Malika Gelmutdinova organized the first classes for hearing and vision impaired “Sulima” at the mosque in Levchenko at her own expense. “People who need spiritual warmth have become a family for her. She gave all her heart and soul to a noble cause, helping the blind to know the diversity of the world. She studied the basics of sign language and teflopedagogy, learned the Braille. Then she became the author of unique methodological developments”, said I. Metshin. He noted that later, the rehabilitation of small groups of people with hearing and vision disabilities resulted in the creation of the rehabilitation center “Yardem”. Malika Gelmutdinova is currently heading it.

A family center was established in 2014. 10 children are currently being raised there under personal care of Malika Gelmutdinova, said the Mayor. “From the first days, excellent conditions have been created for children to live, study, and medical and psychological rehabilitation. The adopted children call Malika Gelmutdinova mother”, he said.

The result of the multifaceted work of M. Gelmutdinova is unique works: social and psychological rehabilitation of blind children of preschool and primary school age, methodological aids for social rehabilitation and rehabilitation of people with disabilities, social and psychological rehabilitation of deaf “Semeiny Ochag”.

For many years of productive work and active public work, Malika Gelmutdinova was repeatedly awarded. In 2016, she received the Golden Bird Award in the nomination “The Best Public Organization of Russia headed by a woman”. In 2014, by the results of the contest “Woman of the Year”, she was awarded the title “Woman in Culture and Spirituality” and was encouraged by Letters of Gratitude from the head of the Ingush Republic. “But the main gratitude for Malika Gelmutdinova is the joy of the people that she gives a new life. It is difficult to overestimate her contribution to the organization of social support for people with disabilities in Kazan”, concluded I. Metshin.

Deputies of the Kazan City Duma supported the proposed candidacies and decided to assign the title “Honorary Citizen of Kazan” to Boris Tikhomirov and Malika Gelmutdinova.