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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to Vitaly Ignatenko, General Director of the Itar-TASS News Agency

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The telegram reads, in part:

"You have made a successful professional career, and, with extensive experience, grown into a remarkable journalist and administrator. Your significant personal contribution to the development of Russian mass media, as well as a long period in office as head of one of the world's largest news agencies, command most genuine respect. Your younger colleagues no doubt see you as a model of professional competence and commitment to the chosen path."