The readiness of the city to host WorldSkills Kazan 2019 was discussed in the Executive Committee

The readiness of the city to host WorldSkills Kazan 2019 was discussed in the Executive Committee

<p> (KZN.RU, August 14, Alena Miroshnichenko). An expanded meeting of the city anti-terrorism commission was held the day before in the Kazan Executive Committee. Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the Tatarstan’s capital, held the meeting. On the eve of the WorldSkills Championship, the meeting participants discussed the readiness of the city’s transport infrastructure, hotels, security, catering, and events that will be held in the parks and public spaces of Kazan during the championship. </p> <p> </p> <p> Oleg Drozdov, the city prosecutor, Alexander Mischikhin, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RF for Kazan, representatives of the Federal Security Service of the RT, heads of structural units of the Executive Committee, life support enterprises, management companies, hotels and hostels of the republic attended the meeting. </p> <p> </p> <p> The main events of the championship will be held from 22 to 27 of August at the territory of the international exhibition center “Kazan Expo” (competition) and the stadium “Kazan Arena” (opening and closing ceremonies). Starting from August 16, competition participants, members of the organizing committee, experts, tourists and fans from 68 countries and regions will begin to arrive in the city. “Of course, security measures are in the first place. There should not be mistakes and miscalculations. Kazan has already begun this work”, said Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the Tatarstan’s capital, opening the meeting. </p> <p> </p> <p> Emil Gubaidullin, the deputy head of the Sports and Social Projects Directorate and the project manager of WorldSkills Kazan 2019, spoke about the organization of upcoming events within the framework of the championship. He reminded that the championship will be held in 56 competencies. It will bring together 1355 contestants from 63 countries and regions. 3500 volunteers will be involved, about 1000 media representatives are accredited to cover the championship. </p> <p> </p> <p> “The main object of the championship Kazan Expo is scheduled to be ready for August 16 by the time when all sites are given to international experts”, reported the speaker. He added that the installation of surveillance cameras on the perimeter fence is ending today. Preparatory work is also being completed at the stadium “Kazan Arena”, where the opening, closing and awarding ceremonies of the world championships will take place. According to E. Gubaidullin, rehearsals started there today, and a general rehearsal of the opening ceremony and testing of the road closure are scheduled for August 21. </p> <p> </p> <p> “It is planned that the international exhibition center will receive about 44 thousand organized visitors. 32 thousand are representatives of the city, 6 thousand are from the regions of the republic and about 6 thousand people are organized visitors from the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Guests will be transported from the Kazanskaya Yarmarka, the Kazan Tennis Academy and the Kazan-1 Railway Station to ensure security”, said the project manager of the WorldSkills Kazan 2019. </p> <p> </p> <p> In addition, a team of 3500 volunteers from 85 regions of Russia will work at the championship. About 2900 of them are representatives of Kazan and the republic, 400 volunteers from other regions of the country, 100 international volunteers from 40 countries of the world, and 100 activists in the volunteer mobility program. During the championship, about 2500 volunteers will work in the territory of Kazan Expo; they started to work on August 1. </p> <p> </p> <p> “I want to note the high level and scale of the upcoming event. The volume of operations is impressive, no less than at the Universiade. Of course, we will try to organize a warm welcome, a safe stay and represent our city to everyone decently”, concluded Emil Gubaidullin. </p> <p> </p> <p> Alexander Mischikhin, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for Kazan, reported on the maintenance of public order and security at the meeting. He said that a group of employees of the internal affairs bodies, military personnel and employees of the Rosgvardiya was formed for these purposes. “They are already working at all facilities, and on August 16, police will intervene to guard the facilities around the clock”, he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> A. Mischikhin also informed that dog handlers and sappers regularly conduct inspections to exclude the possibility of laying explosive devices, and access control has been established together with the Rosgvardiya. “In general, preparations for the championship in security are going on as planned”, he concluded. </p> <p> </p> <p> The main place for accommodation of participants will be WorldSkills Village (Universiade Village). The guests began to move there from August 1, the peak is expected from August 15 to 19. However, client groups will also require hotel rooms in the city. It is planned to use 51 hotels for this. Daria Sannikova, the director of the on Tourism Promotion Committee, reported the readiness of the hospitality industry at the meeting. </p> <p> </p> <p> “Experts of the Tourism Promotion Committee together with the State Committee for Tourism of the RT, the Rospotrebnadzor of the RT, the Rosgvardiya, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the RT conducted a complex detour to ensure a comfortable stay for city guests in accommodation facilities from June 24 to July 4. A number of problems were identified during the survey of hotels, among which was the need to update the safety passports of objects”, she said. However, flaws have already been eliminated in 7 out of 10 hotels, 3 hotels complete this procedure. D. Sannikova also said that from 13 to 16 of August, employees of the Tourism Promotion Committee and the Directorate of Sports and Social Projects will conduct an additional inspection of accommodation facilities. </p> <p> </p> <p> Azat Abzalov, the head of the Department of Culture, spoke about the diverse cultural program that awaits Kazan residents and guests of the capital during the world championship. About 50 events will be held in republican and city institutions, theaters and museums, including performances, shows, exhibitions, and festivals. </p> <p> </p> <p> Particular attention at the meeting was also given to transport services during the WorldSkills Championship. Aidar Abdulkhakov, the chairman of the Transport Committee, assured that in preparation for the event all the rolling stock of public transport was brought into proper sanitary condition. “Passengers are informed in three languages: Russian, Tatar, and English. Drivers and conductors are equipped with the appropriate form of clothing, and video recorders are located inside and outside the bus interiors”, he reported. A. Abdulkhakov also marked that there is a strict access control regime at transport enterprises and employees train regularly. Particular attention is paid to the anti-terrorist protection of the Kazan subway. Thus, during the WorldSkills Championship, it is planned to increase the number of screening measures for passengers and rolling stock. And the Transport Committee hotline switches to around-the-clock work: (843) 275-30-50. </p> <p> </p> <p> “We have become a major tourist center in the country. And ensuring the safety of guests and residents of the capital is the most important task for all sectors of the urban economy. We have done a great job, we have extensive experience in conducting major events. We have reached a high standard in terms of safety and comfort. I believe that we will ensure a high level of the championship together this time as well”, said I. Metshin. </p>

2019-08-14T09:30:00+0300