The message reads, in part:
“Please accept my condolences on the death of Ludmila Pakhomenko.
“She was a real star of the stage, beloved for her amazing voice and sincere and inimitable performances. Winner of the Golden Orpheus Prize, Maria Pakhomenko’s outstanding talent was highly appreciated both abroad and in Russia. Her classic songs, including “The Girls Are Standing”, “School Waltz” and “There’s No Better Colour” are still remembered by people across all generations.
“We will forever treasure our warm memories of Maria Pakhomenko in our hearts.”