The Order of Work of Members of Foreign Media in the Framework of the International Commemorations of the 60th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War with Participation by Heads of Foreign States and Official Delegations (May 2005)

 

Unofficial translation from Russian

Accreditation

Media members wishing to take part in coverage of the program of events, with heads of foreign states and official delegations in attendance, as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in May 2005, as well as to enjoy the services provided by the Press Center, including participation in journalistic pools, have to receive accreditation.

Accreditation of Official Pools

Journalists wishing to accredit themselves as part of an official pool should complete the accreditation form posted in the appropriate section of the commemorations website at the Internet address www.may9.ru, which is scheduled to be launched from February 15, 2005. The completed accreditation forms are to be submitted to the organizing committee in a centralized manner through the diplomatic representation of the country in question in Moscow, accompanied by a note requesting accreditation for the media members. The deadline for submission of completed accreditation forms for members of an official pool is April 1, 2005. The accreditation badge will be given on the day of arrival at the International Commemorations Press Center.

Because the accommodation facilities for guests in Moscow during the period of festive commemorations are restricted, the Rossia Hotel will presumably be allocated for settling all the media members who are part of an official pool. Based on this, the quota for each of the countries is 25 rooms.

More detailed information on the terms and conditions of hotel accommodation as well as on room bookings for official pool members will be available on the commemorations website.

Accreditation of International Media

Journalists members of international media wishing to accredit themselves for coverage of the specified events should complete the accreditation form posted in the appropriate section of the commemorations website at the address www.may9.ru. Questionnaires not accompanied by an official request from the editorial board will not be considered. The completed accreditation forms with photographs are to be submitted to the organizing committee by e-mail (the address to be announced additionally). The deadline for submission of completed accreditation forms for members of international media is April 1, 2005. The accreditation badge will be given on the day of arrival at the International Commemorations Press Center.

The Press Center

The International Commemorations Press Center will begin its work on May 7, 2005. It will conduct a direct broadcast of the international commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. More detailed information on the work of the Press Center will be provided on the commemorations website www.may9.ru.

Supply of Transport

The media members arriving in Moscow by commercial flights will be delivered free of charge from the Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports to the Rossia Hotel by shuttle buses.

During the festive commemorations, members of the media will be delivered to sites of the program in an organized way from the Press Center in accordance with the pools.

Organization of the Work of Television and Radio Companies

The All-Russia State Television and Radio Company (VGTRK), which is the host broadcaster, will provide media members with complete video and audio materials on key events to be held as part of the celebration of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War free of charge. VGTRK can also ensure the provision of additional services and equipment on a paid basis.

 

 

 

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