Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, announced the appointment at the staff meeting.
Yevgeny Varakin, former Chief of Staff of the Executive Committee of Kazan, has been appointed prefect of the “Old Town” territory. This was announced today at a staff meeting at the Executive Committee of the city by Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the capital of Tatarstan.
The Mayor noted the importance of the development of the historical part of the city, including the renovation of industrial zones, the site near the river port and the railway station. “We searched for an experienced person familiar with this job, - Ilsur Metshin said. - It is important for us to establish a dialogue not only with owners, businessmen, but also with the creative design community. Interaction, experience, authority and desire are crucial in this area. Yevgeny Varakin has all these skills and we wish him good luck.”