(KZN.RU, September 16, by Taisiya Basharkina) At a Business Monday meeting, Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin called on all heads of the Executive Committee to come to the Monday meeting by public transportation, thus setting an example in observing the World Car-Free Day, which Kazan officially joined last week. The Mayor himself said that he was going to use the subway on that day.
" This year, September 22 falls on a Sunday, so we decided to extend the event through Monday. I urge all my colleagues to come to work and leave by bus, trolley bus or streetcar. I myself will come by subway and hope to see some familiar faces there," he addressed those present at the meeting.
Also this weekend, two major sporting events will be held in Kazan to promote not only a healthy lifestyle, but also alternative ways of getting around: "The Cross Country Nation" race and cycling events as part of the citywide "Kazan Sports 2013".
Mayor Ilsur Metshin urged the Cross Country Nation participants to use public transportation on that day, thus combining sports with environmental protection.