The message reads, in part:
“I extend my congratulations on the 120th anniversary of TASS Russian State News Agency.
The history of Russia’s oldest national information agency, established in 1904, is inextricably linked with major events in the country and the world in the 20th and the 21st century. Many generations of your predecessors have always kept pace with the times. TASS has always been open to creative and daring innovations. Through hard work of talented journalists, frontline reporters, commentators, photographers and artists, a unique style of the legendary TASS news reports was born, along with impressive and essential patriotic initiatives such as Okna ROSTA and Okna TASS agitation posters. The efforts set top standards of professionalism, commitment and approach to information processing, which remain relevant.
Today, for numerous Russian and foreign subscribers, TASS is synonymous with accurate reporting and live updates, in-depth analysis, as well as substantial and interesting projects. And obviously, the agency remains to serve as a talent pipeline, a centre that attracts gifted and ambitious young professionals graduating from relevant universities. They treat traditions of their mentors with respect, making the agency’s positions on the media market stronger, and actively exploring the global digital space.”