The President’s message of congratulations reads, in particular:
“Your exceptional craftsmanship, the unique view of the true artist, and your irreproachable feeling for style, have enabled you to make your name in your profession and earn many sincere admirers of your work. Your sculptural compositions, theatrical creations and your participation in ambitious projects never fail to interest the public and make a mark on society”.
Mr Shemyakin’s works include monuments and sculptural compositions installed in Moscow, St Petersburg, Paris, London and New York.