I attended a festive concert dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day.

20 February 2026, Friday

A festive concert dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day was also held at the Kazan Expo IEC.

Veterans and participants of the special military operation from all municipalities of the Republic of Tatarstan were invited to the event as honorary spectators.

The Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, and the State Counselor of the Republic of Tatarstan, Mintimer Shaimiev, participated in the celebration.

Before the concert, the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan presented state awards to participants and veterans of the special military operation, as well as to outstanding workers who made a significant contribution to the development of the region. A total of 25 state awards were presented today.