The message reads, in part:
"You are rightfully considered a talented artist and a remarkable organiser – a man entirely devoted to his favourite profession. Largely due to your diligence, energy and enthusiasm, and most importantly, your genuine love for the circus and thorough knowledge of professional issues, the Bolshoi Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Prospekt deservedly enjoys great popularity among audiences of all generations.
It is also important that for years you have focused on teaching and mentoring activities, as well as the preservation and enrichment of the illustrious traditions of the Russian circus."