The congratulatory message reads, in part:

“An outstanding singer, you have carried on the rich traditions of Russian performance art and it is no exaggeration to say that you have won over your audiences with your talent, energy and inexhaustible thirst for creativity.

“You have mastered a range of different vocal genres, from classical opera arias and traditional ballads to Russian folk songs and songs from the war years. Your performances on the greatest stages around the world are always marked by success, high professional evaluation and unending applause.

“Russian audiences can hardly wait for your next concerts.”