Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates stage and screen actor, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Oleg Menshikov, on his 50th birthday

The message reads, in part:

"You are considered a talented actor and director, who has found his way in art, who has brought to life his extraordinary and creative vision both in cinema and on the theatre. Your colleagues and audiences worship your work, your irreproachable artistic taste and admire your ability to remain in demand."