The message reads, in part:
“Over the years, this wonderful project has gained distinguishing features and has become a major cultural event in St Petersburg and the rest of the country.
The Figaro prize was created to commemorate Andrei Mironov and is awarded to talented actors who love theatre and help carry on the best traditions of the Russian school of theatre art.
I wholeheartedly congratulate the prize winners on their well-deserved victory and wish professional success and unflagging inspiration to them and the other participants in this ceremony.”