“Your active social work, as well as efforts aimed at popularizing Russian culture, strengthening international humanitarian cooperation and preserving the historical truth, are deeply respected,” Putin emphasized, adding that Kusturica’s projects are distinguished by the handwriting of a true master and creator.

The President wished the director good health and the implementation of the plans.

In the summer, Kusturica expressed confidence that in the future the number of countries participating in the Kustendorf CLASSIC classical music festival he created could expand.

The event is attended by students of music schools and academies from Russia, Serbia and Belarus, competing in the skill of performing Russian classical music.