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Press Service Announcements

11 july, 2009 18:00

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulated pianist Valery Starodubrovsky on his 70th birthday

The message of congratulations reads, in part:

"By right, you rank among this country's outstanding musicians, among the genuine champions of Russian culture. You have been heightening its best traditions for many years. You have won the acclaim of a fine pianist throughout your years of touring. Your prolific educational and enlightening work has won you great respect in the world of music, as well as homage and devotion of several generations of your students."