The Mayor of Kazan ships the fourth humanitarian cargo weighing more than 100 tons to Lisichansk

The fourth shipment of humanitarian cargo weighing more than 102 tons was shipped today from Kazan to Lisichansk. Residents of the territory supported by Tatarstan, in addition to essential goods, will receive 12 tons of tangerines on the eve of the New Year, and children will receive two thousand gifts. The departure of a column of six trucks from the Kazan Family Center, where the main city New Year’s festive site opened today, was inspected by the Mayor of the capital of the republic of Tatarstan Ilsur Metshin.

As the Mayor reminded, the work on collecting humanitarian supplies started in November. “During this time, more than 500 tons of humanitarian supplies have been collected by more than 1,500 caring residents, business representatives and entrepreneurs,”- I. Metshin said.

As in previous shipments of humanitarian cargo, construction materials, including boards and beams, household chemicals, food and medicines will be delivered in trucks. “Our New Year's gift, which we send on behalf of all residents of Kazan, consists not only of the essential goods, what is necessary to restore the peaceful life of the residents of Lisichansk, – the Mayor drew attention to. – We wanted the magic of the New Year's holiday to reach children who are in difficult life situation along with their parents. Therefore, there are 12 tons of tangerines in one of the trucks. We hope that magic will happen, peace will come, and we sincerely wish this to our friendly Lisichansk and all its residents, especially children.”

Besides, 10 chainsaws and 33 mobile ovens will be delivered to Lisichansk. “The supplies change every time based on the needs of residents. For example, the residents of Lisichansk asked for the bed linen, blankets and pillows. As before, we are sending potbelly stoves for heating and heat generators”- said Ildar Shakirov, Deputy head of the Executive Committee of Kazan. It is expected that the next humanitarian cargo will be delivered to Lisichansk in a few days.

Kazan volunteers assist in the formation of humanitarian supplies, one of them is Semyon Yevchenko, who works at the collection point on Kopylov Street. “I love helping people, and for me this is an opportunity to support those who are in a difficult situation,”- he said. According to him, residents of the city bring clothes, food – buckwheat, stew, tea to the collection point of humanitarian supplies.

For reference, the first humanitarian cargo with a volume of 100 tons was sent to Lisichansk on November 10, the second – on November 22, the third – about two weeks ago.