Mintimer Shaimiev takes part in session of the Council for Public Television of Russia

On May 27, Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev took part in a session of the Council for Public Television of Russia on results of the first year of broadcasting. Mintimer Shaimiev is a member of the Council for Public Television of Russia.

Director General of the Public Television of Russia Anatoly Lysenko reported on results of the first year of broadcasting. Members of the Council exchanged opinions regarding company’s activity. In spite of financial difficulties, there were positive results in the first year of broadcasting. It was noted that urgent economic, political, social, cultural and educational issues are covered.

Participants of the session noted that information from distant corners of the country is presented in the programmes. People also like programmes about history of the country, epoch events and people.

Speaking at the session, Mintimer Shaimiev said: “A year ago many critics predicted that the channel would not exist for a long time, because of absence of advertisement, and financial problems. However, Public Television of Russia is working, and it will continue realizing its development strategy without advertisement.” He also noted that members of the Council paid attention to strengthening of cooperation with regional television companies.

Rector of Russian Islamic University Rafik Mukhametshin took part in the meeting.