“Your meeting, being held in the Year of the Teacher, is a wonderful opportunity to focus attention of the state and society on supporting young talents and generally give wider coverage to what our art schools do, helping thousands of youngsters across the nation to find a use for their talents and creative energy.
I would like to particularly address the winners of the All-Russia Best Children’s Art School Teacher competition and congratulate them on their success. Through their experience, mastery, and active outreach, they are helping maintain the rich traditions of Russian education, augment the intellectual and creative potential of the younger generation, and assist in the spiritual and ethical development of all Russian society.”