April 2 – Day of geologist. Congratulation of the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan FaridAbdulganiev.

Dear geologists, veterans-prospectors! On this holiday, accept the most sincere and kind wishes of courage and professional victories in your noble profession!          On the Day of the Geologist, the country honours the workers who created the mineral and raw materials base of our country, the basis of development and economic security. The mineral wealth of our state is great, but the main value is people, prospectors, professionals of their business. Their everyday, selfless, often unsafe work ensures the social stability of our state and the worthy life of each of us. We express a special gratitude and a deep bow to veterans-geologists, who laid a reliable foundation for the development of Russian geology. Geology has long been separated into a separate industry that provides economic interests of the Republic of Tatarstan in the field of studying, reproducing, using and protecting mineral resources. Our native land has many talented scientists and highly qualified specialists, continuers of the best scientific traditions, innovators. I express confidence that the geological industry, creative and intellectual, will continue to develop, bringing many new discoveries, creating a solid base for sustainable development of the Republic of Tatarstan. Thank you for your work, the fruit of which is the prosperity of our region and the well-being of ourpeople! With all my heart I wish you health, happiness, new discoveries and professional achievements! Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan F.S. Abdulganiev