The document reads, in part:
“Award the 2009 Russian Federation National Award in Literature and Arts and the honorary title of laureate of the 2009 Russian Federation National Award in Literature and Arts to:
Sergei Dzevanovsky, director of the Glinka Choir College of St Petersburg, for his contribution to the development of Russian education and training of talented musicians;
Yevgeny Yevtushenko, poet, for his outstanding contribution to the development of Russian culture;
Denis Matsuev, pianist, for his contribution to the development and promotion of Russian music.”