29 november, 2008 12:00
Vladimir Putin sent a letter to People’s Artist of the USSR and USSR State Prize winner Tair Salakhov, wishing him a happy 80th birthday

Vladimir Putin sent a letter to People’s Artist of the USSR and USSR State Prize winner Tair Salakhov, wishing him a happy 80th birthday

The letter said, in part:
"Your eventful life in the arts is marked by numerous outstanding achievements and is an example of devoted service to your labour of love. Over the course of your career, you have shown yourself to be a gifted and unique artist, a worthy follower of the traditions of Russian graphic art and a talented educator and instructor."