OREANDA-NEWS. February 29, 2012. The results of the Republican contest "Philanthropist of the Year - 2011" were summed up. OAO TATNEFT is among the winners in the nomination "For the long-term partnership", reported the press-centre of TATNEFT.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Tatar State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TAGTOiB) named after Musa Jalil. The event was attended by Mintimer Shaymiev, first President of the Republic of Tatarstan - State Advisor of the Republic of Tatarstan, representatives of ministries and departments of the Republic of Tatarstan, Heads of municipal regions of the Republic of Tatarstan, heads of large industrial enterprises of the RT, as well as directors of foster homes, welfare shelters, orphan children and families with adopted children.

Diplomas were awarded to winners by Rustam Minnikhanov, President of the Republic of Tatarstan. Noting that this contest had become a landmark event in the life of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov reminded that this year's ceremony of summing up the results of the contest "Philanthropist of the Year" was taking place for the fifth time. Rustam Minnikhanov said: "The initiative of Mintimer Shaymiev in 2007 gave a start of the revival of the charity idea, and good deeds have become an integral and normal part of our life. This is a bright evidence of spiritual maturity of our citizens".

The children's creative vocal and dance groups (vocal ensemble "Aigul", dance group "Izumrudny Gorod"), State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic Tatarstan, etc.) gave a concert to the participants of the ceremonial event.