Tatarstan weekend: Minnikhanov on school attack, transport, TsUM renderings

The weekend passed quickly but managed to be remembered by Tatarstan residents not only for the severe frosts but also for other events. We«ve collected the main news for 24-25 January for those who missed the news agenda.

Minnikhanov«s instructions after incidents with teenagers in schools

The head of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, commented on the attack by a 7th grader at Lyceum No. 37 in Nizhnekamsk, which happened last week. He called the cleaning lady, who took the blow, spirited and reminded that the children were not hurt.

Minnikhanov also recalled the poisoning at the «Algorithm» school in Kuyukovo, where a 7th grader gave his classmates a drink mixed with a reagent.

The head of the Republic of Tatarstan instructed to hold parent meetings after these two cases and strengthen the prevention of crimes among teenagers.

Transport problems

Residents of several residential complexes in Kazan, located along the Mamadysh highway, complained about overcrowded buses.

A correspondent of 116.RU conducted an experiment and took a ride on the most popular bus route No. 71 during rush hour. The stop «Edelweiss Shop» was chosen as point «B» because most passengers get off and board there.

The bus had to be waited for in the cold for almost 20 minutes. The trip could definitely not be called comfortable.

Expert on land plots for large families

Last year, only one large family in Kazan decided to refuse a land plot in favor of a one-time payment of 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,000 at current rates). An expert explained that this is because in the capital of Tatarstan, land has a higher market value and is perceived as a significantly more valuable and long-term asset, and the compensation against this background looks insignificant.

«Tatar Master Shifu»

Tatar coach Rafik Rafikov is raising the next generation of boxers in Moscow. Thanks to his punchy phrases, videos with the 86-year-old athlete garner tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments. His followers call him Safiyevich and even compare him to the great kung fu master from the cartoon.

TsUM renderings

The chief architect of «Tatinvestgrazhdanproekt» published renderings of what the main hall of TsUM (Central Department Store) will look like after reconstruction. The most memorable element is a moving structure in the form of Tatar chulpas (traditional headdresses) hanging from the ceiling.

Beauty from Tatarstan at the «Mrs. World 2026» contest

A sportswoman, businesswoman, and model from Kazan, Dinara Salyakhova, will represent Russia at the «Mrs. World» contest. The competition has already started in Las Vegas.

Here is what is known about the participant from Kazan: Dinara is 35 years old, she is raising two sons aged 12 and 5, and she owns a sportswear brand.

The «Mrs. World» contest has been held since 1984, and during this time, Russian women have won only twice: in 2006 and 2009.