Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated artistic director of the St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic Society Yuri Temirkanov on his jubilee. The head of state noted that the maestro’s talent immerses the audience into the magical world of music.
Earlier it was reported that on Saturday the president attended a gala concert on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Temirkanov. "It is a great pleasure for me to be here and it is a great honor to congratulate the maestro on this anniversary," said the Russian leader.