[1] Sabirov began a lengthy career as an engineer at Almetievskburneft in 1955.
[1] He served as the first Prime Minister of Tatarstan, the head of government of the republic, from 1991 to 1995.
[2] His memorial service was held at the national culture centre in Kazan on 10 March 2015.
Dignitaries in attendance at the service included Ildar Khalikov and former President and state counsellor, Mintimer Shaimiev.
[1] Sabirov was buried in Arsk cemetery in Kazan.