April5th –the Day of Geologist.

Congratulation of the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan Artem Sidorov.

Dear geologists!
I would like to extend my sincere and cordial congratulations on your professional holiday!

OntheDayofGeologist, theRussianFederationdistinguishespeoplewho painstakingly collect geological information and reveal huge resources of the Earth’s depths important for economy of Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan. This holiday has always been and still is a very important event in lives of those who devoted themselves to a difficult but useful profession of a geologist – a profession that combines daily intense work, deep theoretical knowledge andunreserved commitment.

Owingtoyourselflesswork, thefoundationhasbeenlaid so that many other industrial fieldsforming the core of the Russian economy can function. No complex construction today is possible without preliminary geological justification. Atalltimes, representativesofthisprofessionhave enjoyed merited respect and honor. Andtodaygeologyisahighlydevelopedsciencethatincludesapowerfulgeologicalandgeophysicalcomplex, advanced computer technologies, and, what is even more important, highly skilled specialists, who share their knowledge and traditions with the young generation, which is demonstrated by the international recognitionof the Tatar School of Geologists.

Dear geologists and veterans of the field! You have always been distinguished by high professionalism, faith in success andcomradely assistance. You work for the benefit of the future creating strong basis for economic development of Russia.

New frontiers, new tasks requiring application of all accumulated knowledge and experience are ahead of you. Dearworkersof mines and carriers, I wish you new discoveries, health, happiness, success and luck in geological studying ofmineral resources!