Tatarstan Minister of Economy: we will continue supporting small and medium-size enterprises in Tatarstan

On February 24, at a briefing at Tatarstan cabinet of ministers, Minister of economy Artem Zdunov said that the republic will apply for participation in the contest of Russian Ministry of Economic Development on supporting small and medium-size enterprises.

Tatarstan Deputy Minister of Economy Rustem Sibgatullin and Head of the business support centre Dilyus Shavaliev took part in the briefing.

According to Artem Zdunov, support of businessmen under Leasing-grant programme will be continued this year. He noted that the support is rendered in two areas, creation of infrastructure and direct financial support.

“We think that the government should help by leasing out premises with utilities. There are 38 accredited municipal industrial sites in the republic. We are in the lead in the country,” Zdunov said.

The minister noted that it is planned to enhance the microfinance and guarantee funds, and increase interest rate subsidies to provide financial support to entrepreneurs.