Vladimir Putin congratulated the People's Artist of Russia, musician and artistic director of the Jazz Academy Igor Butman on the occasion of his 65th birthday. The president noted his contribution to the development of the National Jazz School, to the training of talented youth and to the implementation of cultural and educational projects. "You enjoy high and justified recognition as a talented musician, a brilliant representative of the National Jazz School," says the congratulatory message. The president wished the musician inexhaustible creative energy, inspiration and success.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the People's Artist of Russia, musician and artistic director of the Jazz Academy Igor Butman on the occasion of his 65th birthday. The president noted his contribution to the development of the National Jazz School, to the training of talented youth and to the implementation of cultural and educational projects. "You enjoy high and justified recognition as a talented musician, a brilliant representative of the National Jazz School," says the congratulatory message. The president wished the musician inexhaustible creative energy, inspiration and success.