18 april, 2010 14:23  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates renowned choreographer and dance teacher, People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Vasiliev on his 70th birthday

 
 
 

The message reads, in part:

"You are by right known as the pride of Russian ballet, an embodiment of an entire era in Russian choreography. Your inexhaustible creative energy, your magnificent talent as a performer and tremendous industry have won you the recognition of professionals and all connoisseurs of true art."