The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website.
“I greet and congratulate you on the opening of the XIII International Elena Obraztsova Young Opera Singers' Competition. It is gratifying that your project, conceived and implemented by Elena Vasilievna Obraztsova, is successfully developing, serving to support and professional development of gifted youth, to augment the legendary traditions of the national vocal school. And, of course, he helps to preserve the memory of this wonderful person, a true star of the world opera stage, a talented teacher and mentor. I am sure that this competition will also become a bright event in the cultural and social life of the Northern capital and the whole country, will give organizers and guests an excellent opportunity to hear the best works of Russian and foreign composers performed by novice artists, enjoy the unique,inspiring atmosphere of a wonderful musical holiday, ”the message says.
In May, it was reported that Putin sent greetings to the participants, organizers and guests of the XXIX All-Russian Festival "Russian Student Spring".