23 may, 2010 10:35  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends a message of congratulations to renowned art historian and critic Vitaly Vulf on his 80th birthday

 
 
 

The message reads, in part:

"You are rightfully considered a well-read, talented man, a true intellectual and a devotee of the arts. You are appreciated as a highly qualified professional, as an author of many interesting radio and television programmes, and as a writer of wonderful literary works. Your numerous admirers are grateful to you for your sincerity, spiritual generosity and boundless devotion to your cause."