Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble Rossiya, as well as the family and friends of the great Russian singer Lyudmila Zykina, People’s Artist of the Soviet Union, on her death

The message of condolences reads, in part:

"Lyudmila Zykina's death is a grievous loss for Russian culture and for all of us. Her songs reflect the depth of the Russian character, its force, beauty and generosity. She was a true national artist, sincerely admired by millions of people of different generations both in Russia and abroad.

"We will always cherish the memories of Lyudmila Zykina."