The message of congratulations reads, in part:
"The images you have created in films and on the stage, including the more than half a century work at the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theatre, have become vividly remembered events in the country's cultural life.
"Your truly unique and popularly-liked author's style is also clearly seen in the successful guidance of the Ruben Simonov Theatre. The best confirmation of that is the warm feelings and deep respect expressed by your counterparts for you and the acknowledgement and the gratitude of the audience."