The message reads, in part:
“You are known and sincerely admired as an outstanding singer and a true star of the world operatic art. You have won over the best opera houses on the planet and the hearts of millions of fans with your talent, your unique voice and unsurpassed singing technique.
And, of course, your fruitful teaching and educational activities and your indefatigable concern for the perpetuation of the legendary traditions of the Russian performing school merit profound respect.”