30 november, 2009 20:25  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the Kommersant Publishing House on the occasion of two anniversaries: one celebrating a hundred years since the newspaper’s first issue and one celebrating 20 years since its rebirth

 
 
 

The message reads:

"Today your newspaper is one of the most influential publications in Russia. Kommersant has all it needs for commercial and professional success - brilliant journalists, talented executives, respectability as a serious analytical publication and its own style of presenting information, which captures the attention of the readers and quickly focuses their attention on what is important."
"You have a high level of professionalism, cherish your reputation, and give your readers an opportunity to express different opinions. That's why Kommersant is known for its unbiased approach and prompt reaction".

"Importantly, despite the summits you have reached, you are constantly on the move, looking for interested and urgent topics and implementing promising ideas."

"I wish your publishing house and all of its projects a long and happy life, and your entire team success and all the best."