On December 24 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in solemn awarding of laureates of the regional prize named after Musa Dzhalil at Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers.

Opening the ceremony, Ildar Khalikov reminded that the regional prize named after Musa Dzhalil was awarded for the first time in 1968. According to Tatarstan Prime Minister, the prize has gained the public recognition over the past few years.

The prize for considerable contribution to development of Tatar art and creation of images of Kurbanov in the performance “Immortal love” by Rkail Zaidulla and Asfandiyar in the performance “Mulla” by Tufan Minnulin was awarded to the actor of Tatar State Academic Theatre named after Galiaskar Kamal Emil Talipov. The composer, member of the Union of Composers of Russia and Tatarstan Elmira Galimov was awarded for popularization of national musical art of the republic, in particular, for creation of art-opera “Suyumbike kanaty”, oratorio “Izge yadker” and musical drama “Zetunekey”.

Ildar Khalikov also presented awards to Director of animation studio “Tatarmultfilm” Azat Ganiev, member of the Union of Writers of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chief Editor of Tatar book publishing house Lenar Shakhov and member of the Union of Writers of the Republic of Tatarstan, editor of a department in “Idel” magazine Ruzal Mukhametshin, professor of Kazan National Technological University Nicolay Ulitin.