27 december, 2009 15:00  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin congratulates People’s Artist of the Soviet Union Nikolai Slichenko, artistic director of the Moscow Music and Drama Romani Theatre “Romen”, on his 75th birthday

 
 
 

The message of congratulations reads, in part:

"In all your years of prolific work, you have realised your rich artistic potential, and found success as a brilliant actor and talented director-producer. Your exuberant artistic career is a shining example of selfless devotion to the theatre and great dignity. Your efforts to preserve the richest cultural and spiritual heritage of the Romani people deserve admiration."