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Concert to mark Iosif Kobzon’s birthday

Vladimir Putin attended a gala concert devoted to the 80th birthday of singer and National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.

September 20, 2017
20:30
The Kremlin, Moscow
With National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.
With National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.
With National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.
With National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Kobzon, friends,

I think everyone saw that I already wished Mr Kobzon a happy birthday in an intimate setting, with journalists present. I could not deny myself the pleasure of doing so again – in a more public setting. I really could not deny myself this pleasure.

I will not take up your time by talking about the merits of our guest of honour, and I will not list everything related to his work. I will only say a few words.

I want to sincerely thank you myself and on behalf of ordinary people for your creativity. I think I have the right to do so, because when I really enjoyed what you do on stage, I was an ordinary person.

I know that hundreds of thousands, millions of people – people like me – had real pleasure and satisfaction from what you do as an artist and a singer, from the atmosphere of your work. I want to applaud and sincerely thank you once again. I hope that your health, strong spirit and character will let you continue to bring joy to millions of citizens of our country for many years to come.

Happy birthday, and I wish you all the best.

Have a good evening.

See also

Vladimir Putin congratulated Iosif Kobzon on his birthday
September 11, 2017

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Publication date: September 20, 2017, 20:30

Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/55668

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