28 march, 2011 13:20
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates People’s Artist of the USSR, professor Yevgeny Shirokov on his 80th birthday

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates People’s Artist of the USSR, professor Yevgeny Shirokov on his 80th birthday

The message reads, in part:
"Your life deserves much respect. You started your career during the Great Patriotic War and have grown professionally over the years ever since. You have established yourself as a brilliant artist who has made a great contribution to the history and wonderful traditions of Russian fine art.
It is important that today you do the work you enjoy. You dedicate your time to teaching and tutoring young talent."