Winners of journalist contest “Crystal pen” awarded in Kazan

On May 17 awarding of winners of the main Tatarstan journalist contest “Crystal pen” was held at “Piramida” Cultural and Entertainment Complex.

Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Deputy Chairman of Tatarstan Journalist Union Rimma Ratnikova, Head of “Tatmedia” Press and Mass Media Agency Irek Minnakhmetov, Head of BBC World News representative office in Russia Sergey Stanovkin, Director of ANO “Sport broadcasting” Vasily Kiknadze, Russian simultaneous interpreter Maria Kiseleva, Deputy Director General of FGUP “VGTRK” Rifat Sabitov, Deputy Chief Editor of “RIA Novosti” Maxim Filimonov, Deputy Director General of IA “Interfax” Nikolay Kasyanov, Vice-President of the International Eurasian TV and Radio Academy Kipras Majeika, Head of printmedia centre, Professor of Media Industry Academy Aleksandr Tsyganenko and Director of ITAR-TASS PR Department Dmitry Korotkov were present at the event.

On behalf of Tatarstan President and personally Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov congratulated representatives of media industry on forthcoming Press Day and winners on their victory.

Ildar Khalikov said that the status of “Crystal pen” contest is very important for republican media agencies and given awards mean the highest achievement and result of their activity.

Irek Minnakhmetov congratulated colleagues on forthcoming holiday and wished successful implementation of the boldest projects and big creative achievements.