President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to People’s Artist of Russian Federation, filmmaker Karen Shahnazarov on his 65th birthday anniversary, wishing him robust health and new creative achievements, the press service of the President’s Office told Panorama.am.
“You are one of the greatest masters of cinema, a famous filmmaker and producer, whose films are highly appreciated by both the spectators and film critics.
Created with the same artistic hand, your films wrote a vivid page in the annals of the Soviet and Russian cinematographic art.
Your art is loved and expected in Armenia, while your public activity, including the efforts aimed at strengthening the Armenian-Russian cultural ties, deserve praise and appreciation,” the President’s congratulatory message reads.