Residents of Lisichansk and Rubezhnoye receive 18 tons of tangerines as a gift from Kazan on the eve of the New Year

The Privoz fruit and vegetable base contributed to the formation of humanitarian aid with over 1,000 boxes of tangerines. Under the auspices of the Good Kazan Foundation, the cargo composed of citrus fruits to support the residents of the destroyed cities in celebrating the winter holidays.

Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the city, supervised the fifth shipment of humanitarian aid this year, expressing hope for a peaceful future and delivering greetings from Kazan residents.

«We send our warmest congratulations to the people of Lisichansk and Rubezhnoye. We have sent you traditional New Year's tangerines to create a holiday mood. May 2025 bring peace. From the people of Kazan, and all those who share our belief in peace and victory, we wish you a happy and prosperous New Year», – said Ilsur Metshin.

The Mayor of the city talked with the drivers of the trucks. They said that the truck is equipped with a refrigerator (an artificial cooling system that maintains a constant temperature) – this will help bring the tangerines fresh and preserve their quality.

«I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and wish you all the best for the future. On behalf of everyone here, I would like to thank you for your hard work», – the Mayor said to the drivers.

Since October 31, 2022, the Mayor's Office and the Good Kazan Charitable Foundation have sent a total of 84 humanitarian aid shipments to Lisichansk and Rubezhnoye, with 27 trucks in 2022, 41 in 2023, and 16 in 2024. The previous shipment was in October, consisting of a convoy of five trucks carrying food, household supplies, and construction materials, weighing over 91 tons.

The main warehouse for collecting and organizing humanitarian cargo on Gorkovskoye Highway has received more than 1,592 tons of assistance. More than 400 organizations participated in the collection of assistance.

For reference, humanitarian aid is also being transferred to fighters from Tatarstan's capital. Since the start of their work, they have received more than 50 shipments, including vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and essential supplies. This week, Bulat Aleyev, the Chief of Staff of Kazan's Executive Committee, delivered special equipment, as well as an armored van to soldiers from the 430th Motorized Rifle Regiment mostly composed of residents of Tatarstan.

In addition, humanitarian aid to residents of Lisichansk and Rubezhnoye, as well as to participants of the special military operation, is being provided by city activists and volunteer associations. A coordinating council will be created in Kazan, which will unite all organizations. This idea was supported by Ilsur Metshin.