Ilsur Metshin: “We see that Vladimir Vladimirovich hears the voice of cities and responds to the requests of their residents”

The inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin took place today in the Andreyevsky Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Vladimir Putin took the oath to the people of Russia and then addressed the citizens.

Vladimir Putin began his speech by mentioning the participants of the special military operation and those who are fighting for the Fatherland today. He expressed confidence that Russia will be able to pass through a difficult period with dignity and implement all the far-reaching projects aimed at achieving the development goals.

 “Our decisions regarding the development of the country and its regions must be effective and fair and must promote the prosperity of Russian families and improve their quality of life. We have been and will continue to be open to strengthening good relations with all countries that view Russia as a reliable and honest partner. Indeed, those constitute the global majority,”- the President noted.

"I will do everything it takes, everything I can, to justify your confidence in me, using the powers granted to me as the head of state by the Constitution. At the same time, I would like to emphasize that the success of this endeavor depend above all on our unity, integrity and our common desire to serve our Fatherland, protect it, and work to the best of our abilities,”-Vladimir Putin assured.

The Rais (Head) of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, the Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin, State Duma deputies from Tatarstan attended the ceremony.  

Ilsur Metshin said that thanks to Vladimir Putin's support, the standard of living in the capital of Tatarstan is constantly improving. Among the most extensive programs: renovation of residential buildings and roads, holding major international events, implementation of national projects (construction of schools, kindergartens, sports venues, hospitals and landscaping of parks and squares).

“Today I was lucky enough to witness an important historical moment. Kazan has huge transformations supported by Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, which have significantly improved the quality of the urban environment and the standard of living,”- the Mayor noted.

To date, the metro continues to be built in Kazan, thousands of square meters of housing are being built, the new building of the Tatar theater is under construction, and construction of the cathedral mosque will begin in the near future.

“We don't want to stop there. The residents of Kazan supported the President at the last election, and want to continue the development of Kazan. We see that Vladimir Vladimirovich hears the voice of cities and responds to the requests of their citizens. I am sure that new transformations will come shortly, which positively affect the lives of Kazan residents,”- the head of the city said.

The ceremony was traditionally attended by Heroes of Russia, representatives of the judicial system, the diplomatic corps, major religious denominations, members of the election headquarters and presidential confidants.

The Russian presidential elections were held on 15-17 March, 2024. According to the Central Election Commission Vladimir Putin won 87.28% of the votes.