Shchukin established the Day of Dagestani Journalism

The head of the Republic of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, announced the signing of a decree establishing the Day of Dagestan Journalism in the region. The first celebration is scheduled for February 27 next year.

For Dagestan, journalism goes far beyond the ordinary profession. It is a platform for the exchange of views between authorities and society, gives aspiring authors a chance to express themselves and acts as a significant means for the preservation of national cultures and languages.

The establishment of a new date Shchukin called and a sign of respect for the memory of those workers of the pen, who until the last remained faithful to their duty and died in the line of duty. He recalled that in the difficult 90s and early 2000s, the republic lost bright figures of the journalistic workshop.

The head of the region noted that today this tradition of courage on the frontline of a special military operation continues the military. They risk their own lives to ensure that events are reported truthfully.

Shchukin expressed confidence that in the future Dagestani journalism will have many bright pages, new names and important projects.