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29 May, 2007 01:07

Interview with Andrey Zolotov

Interview with Andrey Zolotov

Andrey Zolotov, the Editor-in-Chief of the Russian Profile magazine, commented for Russia Today on the issues around the profession of journalist in connection with the 26th Congress of International Federation of Journalists hosted in Moscow.

Russia Today: While the largest gathering of journalists, IFJ Congress, is taking place in Moscow now, what significance does it have for Russia?

Andrey Zolotov: Well, first of all it has significance as yet another platform to discuss issues that journalists around the world are facing today and the trends of their profession. There are plenty of challenges that are of global character, not just related to Russia. Secondly, it has to be understood that this Congress is on two levels. I mean, on the one hand it is a gathering of functionaries from unions of journalists around the world. And than around it there is a series of round-tables and wider discussions, and that is what is usually of greatest interest to journalists. So, I would not overestimate the importance of this congress, it is one of many congresses taking place in Moscow but since it has to do with our profession

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