Rustam Minnikhanov: mass media is a very important industry in our work

In the context of political events happening in our country it is important for people to have opportunity to retrieve objective information, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov stated at an extended meeting of Republican agency for press and mass communications “on outcomes of work of mass media industry in 2011 and tasks for 2012” in Kazan.

Rustam Minnikhanov said professionals who convey information properly will always be in in demand. “We worry about negative things, extremism, that come together with information and influence the youth badly. Our youth is today Internet-oriented. I think young people should get information from various sources”, RT President said.

“The country is changing. Information is now being conveyed in a different way. We have to feel comfortable about it. These changes must not bring any troubles. There should always be an interaction between authorities and people with other viewpoints. In this context mass media play a very important role. Therefore, representatives of mass media must be sensible of civil responsibility before Republic and the whole country, convey different points of view, and give right grounds”, Rustam Minnikhanov said.

RT President stressed the project “TNV-planet” which is to be launched on August, 30, 2012 and Tatar content on TV are rather important.

Rustam Minnikhanov also focused on necessity to improve professional skills of journalists via various up-to-date programs and courses.

“I hope we will continue working together in a constructive way. We face a lot of tasks to be fulfilled. We have to understand and support each other”, Rustam Minnikhanov said.