In Saratov the International Cello Competition Svjatoslav Knushevitsky ended with the announcement of the winners in the senior group. The first prize is shared by Russians Rustem Khamidullin and Darima Tsyrempilova, while Madeleine Ducos from France won Second Prize. There are also two cellists sharing the Third Prize: Kolodyazhni Timur (Russia) and Andre Stankovskiy (Hungary).