Ilsur Metshin congratulated Alexander Sladkovsky with the rank of People's Artist of the Russian Federation

Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin congratulated the chief conductor of the State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan Alexander Sladkovsky on awarding the title "People's Artist of Russia".

"Dear Alexander Vitalievich!

I congratulate you on the award of the title "People's Artist of Russia" from the bottom of my heart! It's reward, which is adequate to your great contribution to the development of musical culture of Kazan and Tatarstan and enhancing its prestige in the domestic and foreign levels. Under your leadership State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan has reached a new level of professionalism, which attracts distinguished performers, world concert agencies and TV channels, as well as the ever-growing audience of listeners. The cultural life of Kazan has been enriched with bright musical events and festivals organized by you - "Rahlinskie seasons", "White Lilac", "Kazan autumn", "Concordia", "Denis Matsuev and friends", "Creative Discovery" became cultural brands of Kazan.

We are really proud of the fact that such prominent personalities as you choose our city as their place of residence and work, prove by their example that Kazan is a city of opportunity, where, based on a rich tradition and a creative atmosphere, everyone can achieve outstanding professional heights. I am sure that you and your team will continue to delight residents and visitors of Kazan with remarkable performances.

I wish you every success and inexhaustible inspiration!"- the message reads.