Birthday greetings to People’s Artist of Russia Konstantin Khabensky 2022-01-11 15:30:00 Vladimir Putin sent greetings to People’s Artist of Russia Konstantin Khabensky, Artistic Director of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre, on his 50th birthday. The message reads, in part: “Your professional career is marked by major screen and stage success. You have made it as both an actor and an ingenious, talented filmmaker with your own distinctive style. Naturally, I would like to note your hard, heartfelt work to carry out charity projects that support those who need care and help.” Konstantin Khabensky is a Russian theatre and cinema actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, public figure, and winner of the Russian Federation National Award. In 2008, Mr Khabensky established a charity fund to help children with oncological and other serious brain diseases.