Ilsur Metshin proposed to hold a forum for humanitarian workers in Kazan who assist in the special military operation

Today, Mayor Ilsur Metshin visited the sewing and production workshops of the «For Victory» movement. Workers shared on how they weave camouflage nets, pour trench candles, sew clothes, and collect humanitarian aid for participants in a special military operation in their free time. Volunteers send parcels to the war zone 2-3 times a month at the request of the fighters. The volume of assistance has been growing, and therefore, a new room and car are needed to deliver goods to the front. Kazan Mayor proposed to hold the first humanitarian forum of volunteers for the special military operation.

The «For Victory! Kazan» movement was founded in 2022 by Evgenia Kotsar when her husband went to the special military operation. Then, there was a need to purchase equipment. The Kazan Executive Committee and ANO «Good Kazan» provided the movement with a room measuring 182 square meters, and thanks to the efforts of the Sovetsky city district administration and entrepreneurs, the room was renovated and professional sewing equipment was purchased.

Volunteers are engaged in weaving camouflage nets at five branches in the city, including students and other residents of Kazan. They have produced over 480 nets in two years, in various sizes and colors. They also make trench candles with the help of the Candle Stoves people's movement, sew military equipment, and create waterproof shoe covers. It is also planned to start producing ponchos preventing thermal imagers. The mayor of the city promised to assist with the purchase of the necessary materials.

Since its opening, the association has provided more than 5,000 different items to the military, including fleeces, camouflage suits, nets, balaclavas, evacuation slings, hospital pillows, trench candles, dried soups, teas prepared by volunteers, sweets, canned goods donated by entrepreneurs.

Due to increasing production volumes, the Mayor instructed the Sovetsky district administration to look for additional space and promised to assist with the purchase of a truck.

«We see that there are many foundations and associations in our city. Let's gather together to discuss what else we can do for victory and to ease the burden for our soldiers. They are in difficult conditions, they need to save their lives and return home», – said the Mayor, Ilsur Metshin.

He added that prior to the creation of ANO «Good Kazan», there was no information on how many people were engaged in charity: «They were small streams, but we managed to combine them into one large ocean. At Good Kazan, everyone communicates with each other, shares knowledge and ideas, and this helps people. Likewise, holding a humanitarian forum will help us coordinate our efforts and provide assistance to volunteers and our soldiers».