“You belong to the legendary cohort of outstanding masters who, with their talent and inspired, creative work, created the glory of the Russian ballet,” the president’s message says.
He emphasized that the work of the choreographer and choreographer at the Bolshoi Theater and other scenic venues "always becomes a bright event in the cultural life of the country and the world."
“I wish you health, success and all the best,” Putin added.
Earlier, Putin congratulated the People's Artist of the USSR Alisa Freindlich on his 85th birthday, noting her unsurpassed acting skills.