Irada Ayupova on Renat Kharis: a figure distinguished by unconventional views

An international conference, “XX–XXI Century Tatar Literature, Culture and Contemporary Literary Strategies”, was held at the Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication of Kazan Federal University to mark the 85th anniversary of Tatarstan People's Poet Renat Kharis. Scholars from Russian regions, as well as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries, took part, Intertat reported.

Institute director Radif Jamaletdinov said Kharis is a graduate of the institute's history and philology faculty who has kept in touch with the university over the years and regularly meets students and teachers. Kharis also wrote the lyrics of the Kazan Federal University anthem.

Culture Minister Irada Ayupova recalled Kharis's achievements and said he remains active in cultural life. “Renat Magsumovich's awareness of new developments in culture and his warnings against mistakes make me happy,” she said, adding that his views always stand out for their originality and unconventional character.