Mintimer Shaimiev takes part in session of Council of Public television of Russia

The Tatarstan State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev participated in the first session of Council of Public television of Russia. The edict about creating the Public television was signed by the Russian President on April 17, 2012.

By the way, together with other famous public and political figures, Mintimer Shaimiev became the member of Council of Public television in July. The Council consists of 25 people. They were selected by the Russian Public Chamber and approved by the RF President Vladimir Putin.

Among them are rector of the Russian Islamic Institute Rafik Mukhametshin, doctor Leonid Roshal, Director General of “Mosfilm” Karen Shakhnazarov, President of All-Russia foundation “Public opinion” Aleksandr Oslon, TV presenters Vladimir Soloviev, Svyatoslav Belza, Yury Vyazemsky, Timur Kizyakov, writers Darya Dontsova, Aleksandr Prokhanov, and others.

President of the International Academy of Television and Radio Anatoly Lysenko was appointed Director General of the channel.

At the first session members of the council elected chairman and deputies chairman, approved Regulations about the Council of Public television, appointed chairman, deputies chairman and members of the supervision board of the autonomous non-profit organisation “Public television of Russia”.

Head of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre Oleg Tabakov was unanimously elected Chairman of the Council of Public television.

Members of the Council also discussed some organizational issues connected with preparation for the beginning of broadcasting.