Congratulation of the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan Artem Sidorov on the Day of Fisherman

July 12th is the professional holiday of fishermen. This day unites not only those whose profession is related to fishery, but also those who just love fishing and their families, all for whom fishery means sport, hobby, special state of soil and the way to unite with nature. It is the holiday of particular brotherhood that unites people of various ages and trades, and even those who have never seen a fishing tackle before.

Tatarstan is one of most rich in water regions of the Volga Federal Region, and the largest water reservoirs are located on the territory of the Republic: Kuybyshev, Nizhnekamsk, Zainsk, Karabash reservoirs, as well as about 4 thousand small and medium rivers and about 8 thousand lakes. Nature itself encouraged saturation of the consumer market of our Republic with high quality fish products and enhancement of efficient use of water biological resources. May your experience and professional competence help you in promotion and development of commercial fishing of Tatarstan and support the best fishing traditions of our country.

The Day of Fisherman is acknowledgment of authority and importance of one of the oldest professional classes. May respect of your colleagues and friends, love of relatives accompany and help not only in your personal life, but also in your working career! I wish that kindness and luck be loyal companions to you, and water-related hazards and everyday storms always pass you by! I wish you strong health, fireside comfort, optimism, and new work achievements, favorable wind and good catch!

Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources

of the Republic of Tatarstan                                                 Artem Sidorov