Official closing ceremony of the III Golden Minbar International Muslim Film Festival was held in Kazan on September 12 at the Pyramid Center. ...

The award ceremony began with special prizes. Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin presented the first prize to the honorable guest of the Golden Minbar, Russia's People's Artist Yevgeny Mironov, for his brilliant lead performance in the film Moslem. "Unfortunately, the Golden Minbar Film Festival is over. We had looked forward to it with anticipation and worked hard to prepare for it. I would like to see more works created in the coming year that we could show at the next Festival," the Mayor said. When handing the prize to Yevgeny Mironov, Ilsur Metshin noted that the film Moslem could be the symbol of the Festival.

The honorary "Moslem" Yevgeny Mironov said, in turn, that he was even tired of so many positive emotions in one day. "Every step I take in Kazan brings a feeling that I've come home," – the actor said. "I've met with some interesting people, among them your Prime Minister, who's made the best possible impression on me. I wish the Festival prosperity – you're doing a great thing." ...