Medvedev presented state awards at the Kremlin cultural and art

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Medvedev presented state awards at the Kremlin cultural and art

MOSCOW, October 31 - RIA Novosti. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday handed over to the Kremlin state awards and honorary titles of culture and art.

Among the awarded Order "For Merit" IV degree was a dancer and choreographer Maya Plisetskaya, and rock-star Vyacheslav Butusov. The same award was given opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya, who was not present at the ceremony. In addition, a whole galaxy of masters of art were awarded honorary titles "People's Artist of Russia" and "People's Artist of Russia."

Speaking about the awards and honors, Medvedev said that 20 years ago it seemed that "part of the government marks a thing of the past, sink into oblivion together with the fate of our common country, then called the Soviet Union."

"But this did not happen. And, perhaps, is absolutely right. First, because the country remained, and there were people, its components. Remained story remained the glory" - the president said.

Secondly, he said, Russia should be different from other countries that have a "purely our characters."

"These are our characters. This is our state assessment. It is absolutely right, because they fully demonstrate our thinking, attitudes and emotions of our people. And they are also special" - he said.

Vyacheslav Butusov musician for his part expressed gratitude for "the opportunity to join such a wonderful collection of great people."
"Thank you for the honor and attention rendered to my modest person. I perceive it as an advance to act as an advance to some kind of spiritual exploit for the benefit of our fatherland - Russia and the glory of God" - he said.

Pianist Denis Matsuev, awarded the title of "People's Artist of Russia", noted that this title great responsibility.

"People's Artist - it is really great responsibility, because it is a reward, which has been preserved for us and in our former republics. No such -" People's Artist of America, "and, thank God. Well, although there are well aware that We have such an award, and indeed I am proud that I get it, because for me, our audience, and tours to Russia - they were always given priority, "- he said.

Matsuev said that according to his observations, at the present time in Russia there is a "kind of classical music boom", there are many young performers.

Musician assured that is not going to stop creativity, telling anecdote about with himself.
"I want to tell an anecdote, which came up with the guys from the youth orchestra," pickpocket goes to a concert Matsuev and says, "My God, what hands, what hands! A deals with such nonsense." That's why I'll keep this crap on to do "- promised the actor.

Medvedev later quoted a musician, addressing all awarded.

"I wish that all who are present here today who have received state awards, and then continued to engage in this" nonsense. "Because this" nonsense "and is the glory and greatness of our country," - said the president.

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