"So universally valid a figure. A giant of variety music! 70 years on the stage - until the last days. Grandiose fate and life. He worked, released records, toured. He made a huge contribution to the French culture, in a narrower sense and into the Armenian culture, of course. He is a figure of world culture. He sang not only in French, but also in Italian, Spanish, and German, "said Bukharin.
He added that Aznavour was especially loved in Russia.
"I was very much loved in our country, since the times of the Soviet Union, of course. He did a lot to promote French culture and chanson as a genre. We have always had an informal warm relationship with France, we have always loved French music, "concluded Bukharin.
The French chansonnier Charles Aznavour died on October 1 at the 95th year of his life.