Minnikhanov Rustam Nurgalievich is a Russian statesman and political figure, for eight years he has been the President of Tatarstan. During this time, the republic has achieved unprecedented success, and its leader took the third position in the ranking of the effectiveness of governors.
Childhood and youth
The entire biography of the politician is inextricably linked with Tatarstan. He was born in the small village of Novy Arysh on March 1, 1957, where he spent his childhood. The young man went to Kazan to get an education. After graduating from the Agricultural Institute, he received a diploma in mechanical engineering. A decade later, he graduated from another university in the same city: a branch of the Moscow Trade Institute and became a qualified merchandiser. Returning home, he began his career in the Sabinsky district department with the diagnosis of agricultural machinery. Then he worked under the supervision of his father, who headed the timber industry, was a senior, and then the chief power engineer.
Political career
Rustam Minnikhanov's political career began in 1983. At various times, he headed the government bodies of three regions: Sabinsky, Arsky and Vysokogorsky. High efficiency, skillful management of people allowed Minnikhanov to rise higher in the career ladder of the civil service. In 1996, he was appointed minister of finance of the republic, and two years later - chairman of the government of Tatarstan. The official has devoted more than ten years to this position. At the same time, Rustam Nurgalievich became the head of the board of directors of OAO TATNEFT. The enterprise provides about half of the financial receipts to the budget of the republic. Apparently, through this appointment, the regional leadership wanted to exercise control over the most profitable sector of the economy.
Everyone knows Minnikhanov as an ardent supporter of the achievements of science and technology. As prime minister, he was remembered for the fact that he completely abandoned paper media himself and forced his subordinates to do the same. All heads of divisions were equipped with modern telephones, and the meetings were held via video communication, which was especially convenient for remote regions of the country. To fulfill the task of general computerization of the country, the system of "electronic government" was introduced, and regional schools are equipped with laptops. The President of Tatarstan pays special attention to social networks, even organized a course of lectures for his subordinates on the correct placement of information. He actively maintains his pages, regularly filling them with news about work and leisure.
President of Tatarstan
In January 2010, Mintimer Shaimiev, who held the highest post in the country for more than 20 years, resigned. Rustam Minnikhanov was proposed to replace him. The presidential elections held a year later confirmed the correctness of the center's decision - more than 94% of voters voted for the incumbent.
The republic is growing and developing. According to experts, the investment climate in Tatarstan is the best in the country. The capital of Tatarstan Kazan is not only a cultural and scientific center, some of them are rightfully called the sports capital. Over the past two decades, a developed sports infrastructure has appeared in the city, and a huge experience has been accumulated in holding various international competitions. It should also be noted that in the rating of "friendly relations" between regional authorities, small and medium-sized businesses, Minnikhanov took the top line.
The republican leader is demanding of his subordinates, he is not afraid to criticize them, if he is not satisfied with the work. He is interested in the real result in the economy and social sphere, and not in the semblance of well-being. The head of Tatarstan often meets with his colleagues in charge of other regions of the country; his political friend can be called the president of Chechnya.
Personal life
Rustam Nurgalievich has been married for a long time. His wife Gulsina Akhatovna tops the list of the richest wives of governors. In addition to household chores, she is engaged in the beauty industry. Her elite salon is named after the Italian hairdresser Luciano De Aloya. Once a month, he specially visits Kazan and demonstrates his professionalism, I must say that the cost of the master's services is very high.
The Minnikhanov family had two children. But a terrible disaster in 2013 claimed the lives of 50 people, including their eldest son Irek. A Boeing 737 returning from the Russian capital crashed while landing at Kazan airport. The work and responsibility for the millions of fates of other people helped my father survive a huge grief. In memory of the deceased child, a little granddaughter remained. The youngest son Iskander is growing up.
Rustam Minnikhanov recently celebrated his 60th birthday. He is in excellent athletic form, plays well hockey. The head of the republic heads the board of trustees of the Kazan football club Rubin. The team has repeatedly won Russian and Commonwealth Cups. The club's home stadium is the famous Kazan Arena. But the president's real passion, his hobby, is motorsport. Honored Master of Sports, he has personally taken part in republican, Russian and international competitions. He has many famous victories in autocross, rallycross and track races behind him.
In a recent interview with a regional TV channel, the President of Tatarstan shared his long-term plans for his work. The topic of the socio-economic development of the region until 2030 was touched upon. The head of the republic believes that it is necessary to pay more attention to the prestige of working professions, civil initiative and to solve the problem of persistent defaulters of alimony. Rustam Nurgalievich always has a tight schedule, but without work it is difficult for him, he does not hesitate to talk about his love for his work. He tries to spend his rare hours of rest with family and friends, walking along the embankment, Old Tatar settlement or winter fishing.
