Specialist of the legal department of the Ministry of Construction of the Republic of Tatarstan was awarded with a letter of thanks at the ceremony "Lawyer of the Year-2017"

On December 7, at the Kazan Federal University, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the Lawyer of the Year 2017Award  and Gabriel Shershenevich Russian Law Prize awarding ceremony.

Delivering his welcoming speech at the event, Minnikhanov reminded that it is not accidental that the ceremony is held in one of the historical halls of the Kazan Federal University. This university is an alma mater for many generations of lawyers, he said.

Over 4,000 citizens have received pro bono help since 2011, Tatarstan President noted.

Established in 2007, the Association has become one of the tools of civil society, Minnikhanov continued. This organization, which currently unites 568 professionals, is doing a great deal of work, including providing pro bono legal assistance to the public. It is especially important that professional lawyers advise rural dwellers in the Tatar language, Minnikhanov stressed.

Today it is important to look for new forms of work with the population, mechanisms of interaction with state authorities and local self-government, Minnikhanov said.

Minnikhanov also handed in state awards of the Republic of Tatarstan for merits in strengthening the rule of law and order. Specialist of the legal department of the Ministry of Construction of the Republic of Tatarstan was awarded with a letter of thanks at the ceremony "Lawyer of the Year-2017".