"I went into the firefighters ..."

April 26, 1986 is the date that changed the history of nuclear energy forever. 40 years ago, a catastrophe occurred, which became the hardest test for the whole country. The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is a lesson that showed the price of human error and dedication. Today, four decades later, we clearly understand that the main result of those events is the unparalleled courage of people who stood in the way of an invisible threat.

Dear residents and guests of the Republic of Tatarstan! From April 25 to May 11, 2026, a special fire protection regime will be introduced throughout the republic. During this period, special fire safety rules apply, which we recommend following to protect yourself, your loved ones and the surrounding nature.

The entire staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations went out for a clean-up today. Together, the staff cleaned up and the area was cleared of debris and last year's foliage. At that time, the women were washing the windows and tidying up the offices of the ministry. The result of working together was cleanliness and comfort both in the offices and in the surrounding area.

Andrey Orlov, Acting Minister of Civil Defense and Emergency Situations of the Republic of Tatarstan, presented Ferdinant Timurkhanov, Director of the Training and Methodological Center for Civil Defense and Emergency Situations of the Republic of Tatarstan, with a Certificate of Honor from the Ministries. The award ceremony took place today at the staff meeting of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Tatarstan. Andrey Orlov warmly congratulated Ferdinant Timurkhanov on his 70th birthday, noting his significant contribution to civil defense and protection from emergencies.