“The Bolgar Gathering” Celebration Passed with No Incidents

23 May 2016, Monday

Solemn events dedicated to the Day of Official Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria, and the ceremonial laying of the memorial capsule at the site of creation of Bulgarian Islamic Academy in the city of Bolgar passed on May 21, 2016 in the city of Bolgar of Spas Municipal District on the territory of the Museum-Reserve. The event was attended by President of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. More than thirty thousand visitors from Tatarstan and other regions of Russia came to the feast. The event’s safety was provided by EMERCOM staff both on the land, and on the water. In total, 44 people, 14 pieces of equipment and three boats were involved.

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