Congratulations to film director Pavel Lungin 2019-07-12 09:45:00 Vladimir Putin congratulated film director and National Artist of Russia Pavel Lungin on his 70th birthday. The message reads, in part: “You are rightfully considered to be an outstanding director and a true master who enriched the Russian and international cinema with your talented, substantial works. Your films easily dispel the set stereotypes, making the audience take a fresh look at the world they have already got accustomed to. This is why your films always become significant events in the cultural life.”