Russian singer Alsou becomes UNESCO Artist for Peace
14:54, 8 July 2011
PARIS. July 8. KAZINFORM Popular Russian singer Alsou was awarded the title of UNESCO Artist for Peace by the organization's Director General Irina Bokova on Thursday "in recognition of her commitment to help the most vulnerable people throughout the world, her charitable activities aiming to empower childhood development, and her dedication to the ideals and aims of the Organization." Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.
Bokova said the award was due to the "recognition of the outstanding talent and adherence to UNESCO values."
Alsou thanked Bokova for "the most honorary and respected title in modern world" and said she would finance humanitarian projects with proceeds from her new album of lullabies which is to come out in autumn. She also eyes to hold fireworks festivals under UNESCO aegis and use the proceeds to finance charity events of the organization. Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com for full version