A day of tree planting was held in the Republic of Tatarstan

1.2 million units of planting stock were planted on the area of about 300 hectares. Preliminary figures indicate that over 150 thousand people took part in tree planting.

The officials of the Administration of the President of Tatarstan planted 160 blue spruces (aged from 8 to 10 years) and birches on the area near Kazan Arena.

The day of tree planting has been held in the republic since 2011, in spring and in autumn. Over the years 1 147 million people took part in this event; more than 13.6 million units of different planting stock were planted; the total planted area is 2880 hectares.