21 december, 2009 13:22
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends birthday greetings to celebrated Bolshoi dancer Nadezhda Gracheva

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sends birthday greetings to celebrated Bolshoi dancer Nadezhda Gracheva

The telegram reads, in part:
"You are rightly recognized as one of the brilliant stars of Russian ballet who cherishes the great traditions of the national performing art and is selflessly dedicated to his chosen vocation. Your versatile talent, deft mastery and remarkable creative personality have promoted you to the realm of outstanding dancers who dominate the Bolshoi Theatre stage."