The message reads, in part:
“Your talent and outstanding vocal range, artistic temperament and capacity for work have raised you to the top of the artistic Olympus and have won you truly popular fame.
I would certainly like to make special mention of your substantial personal contribution to the development of Russia’s musical art and your active participation in the destiny of talented singers for whom you opened the door to the big stage and will always be a model of professionalism and commitment to the chosen cause.”