Rybnikov select an anthem for Veliky Novgorod

Composer Rybnikov has to create an expert in competition for the anthem of the Great Novgorod, said on 4 February at the press conference Mayor Yuri Bobryshev. "Rybnikov directed work best candidates, we hope him a report in the coming days," - he said. The best option for the urban music anthem will be sent for approval Novgorod City Duma deputies. After the competition, the winner will receive a prize of 70 thousand rubles. "We continue to hope that the Veliky Novgorod in September 1150 Birthday meet its own anthem." - Said the head of the city administration. The participants of the competition, which began in May last year were about 20 composers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod and Novgorod, said Intermedia. Create an open competition for the anthem Novgorod Novgorod City Duma announced in October 2007.