The Head of State has grievously accepted the news of the death of the wife of Mintimer Shaimiev, the First President of Tatarstan.
“I was deeply saddened by the news of your wife’s death, Sakina Shakirovna, who has been your reliable support, friend and mother of your children.
On behalf of Kazakhstan’s nation and on my own behalf, I express heartfelt condolences to you and your family because of the dramatic loss.
I am confident that the cherished memory of Sakina Shakirovna will forever remain in the hearts of Tatarstan’s people,” the telegram says.