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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wishes ballet-master, People’s Artist of the USSR Yuri Grigorovich, a happy 85th birthday

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The message of congratulations reads, in part:

"You are rightly considered to be an eminent choreographer who embodies an entire era in the history of Russian and world ballet. Over the years of your rich and fruitful creative endeavours you have trained a brilliant galaxy of dancers and have staged performances that have become true classics.

I am confident that your unique talent as a teacher and your limitless potential of creative energy will assist you in your in-demand, highly inspired activities."