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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends congratulations to Vladimir Ponkin, Head Conductor of the Helikon-Opera musical theatre and People’s Artist of Russia, on his 60th birthday

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The message reads, in part:

"You have made a memorable and professional journey winning the respect of your colleagues and the love of your audience. For many years, your talent, artistic taste and outstanding commitment to the work have been valuable to the most fascinating and ambitious productions, and to your successful teaching and mentoring career; and, of course, in directing the famous orchestra of the Helikon-Opera theatre.