The President of Russia noted that some of the technology used in Kazan's metro is being employed for the first time in Europe, and in the world.
On the way to Kazan's Kremlin for the CES summit, Vladimir Putin paused to examine the new vehicle bridge “Millenium,” together with President of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiyev.
Vladimir Putin also was present at Kazan's new, international horse-racing complex, during the horse races for the Russian President's prize.