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Vladimir Putin expresses his deep condolences on the occasion of the death of the renowned pianist, and People’s Artist of the USSR Nikolai Petrov

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The message of condolence to relatives and friends of the musician reads, in part:

"We have lost a brilliant maestro, a worthy representative of the Russian school of performance, and a wise mentor and teacher. Nikolai Petrov's talent and boundless devotion to his profession won him fame as one of the greatest musicians of our time.

The bright memory of this extraordinary, gifted person, a true citizen, will remain forever in the hearts of his relatives, friends, students, and all admirers of his vivid and distinctive talent."