Today, the XXXIII conference of the Kazan local branch
of the Russian political party United Russia was held at the Saidash cultural
center. The conference, headed by the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, member of
the General Council of the United Russia party, attended the member of the
Presidium of the General Council of the United Russia party, Secretary of the
Tatarstan regional branch of the party, Chairman of the Tatarstan State Council
Farid Mukhametshin, State Duma deputies, deputies of the Tatarstan State
Council, heads of regional executive committee of the party, members of the
local political council and others.
175 out of the 235 delegates were present, making a
quorum for decisions. The main issue on the agenda was the election of a
candidate for the post of Head of the municipality-the Chair of the Kazan City
Duma.
Deputy of the Tatarstan State Council, Director
General of the city clinical hospital №12 Ramil Akhmetov proposed to consider
the candidacy of the current head of the Kazan municipality Ilsur Metshin.
“I represent the healthcare, and this gives me the
right to propose the candidacy of Ilsur Metshin on behalf of all medical workers.
I had the opportunity to work under his leadership, to feel the scale of ideas,
the energy that he puts into their implementation, - said R. Akhmetov. – I was
a participant of the implementation of the “Five-year health plan” program,
which launched global transformations and really increased the birth rate,
increased the life expectancy of Kazan residents and promote a healthy
lifestyle.”
Olga Tikhonova, Chair of the Counting Commission
announced the results after the break for voting. All 175 party members who
attended the conference took part in the vote, she said. Ilsur Metshin gained the
absolute majority of votes.
“Thank you for your trust, we will continue to work as
a united team for the benefit of the city and the well – being of Kazan
residents,” the Mayor addressed the party members.