Congratulations from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill to the General Director of the Rossiya Segodnya news agency D.K. Happy 70th birthday to Kiselev / Patriarch / Patriarchia.ru

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ congratulated the General Director of the international news agency “Russia Today” D.K. Kiseleva Happy 70th birthday.

To the General Director of the international news agency “Russia Today” D.K. Kiselev

Dear Dmitry Konstantinovich!

Please accept congratulations on this significant date – your 70th birthday.

You have been working in the field of journalism for almost half a century, setting an example of high professionalism and responsibility, integrity and great efficiency.

Now, leading one of the most authoritative news agencies in our country, you and your colleagues are doing a lot to protect the true sovereignty of Russia and its national interests, objective coverage of ongoing domestic and international events, and make a significant contribution to the affirmation of traditional spiritual and moral values ​​in the lives of contemporaries.

I am grateful to you for the fruitful cooperation of the agency you head with the Russian Orthodox Church, which, I hope, will continue to develop.

In consideration of your merits and in connection with your 70th anniversary, I consider it fair to honor you with the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh (1st degree).

I wish you strength and inspiration, God’s help and success in your further service for the benefit of the country and fellow citizens.

Sincerely,

+KIRILL, PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL Rus’