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President Vladimir Putin attended an official function to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre

March 28, 2001, The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

President Putin opened the function and congratulated the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre’s dedicated staff, including its company, which create great works of art.

The Russian leader signed a commendation thanking the Bolshoi Theatre for its substantial contribution to national culture. Mr Putin said this commendation was a modest gift to the Bolshoi Theatre, which has maintained its reputation as the nation’s No. 1 theatre for many years.

March 28, 2001, The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow