Putin congratulated actress Golubkina on her anniversary

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has sent birthday greetings to theater and film actress, People's Artist of the Russian Federation Larisa Golubkina. A congratulatory telegram was posted on the Kremlin's website on March 9.

"You have fully realized your creative potential both in cinema, on the stage, and on the stage of your native Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army," the message of greetings reads.

Putin added that millions of art lovers admire the talent, artistry, charm and vocals of the actress. The President wished her good health and good spirits.

Larisa Golubkina turned 85 years old.

The actress was born in Moscow and graduated from GITIS. She played her first role as Shurochka Azarova in Eldar Ryazanov's film "The Hussar Ballad". Later, she was invited to join the troupe of the Army Theater, where she still works.

Among her awards are two orders of the Badge of Honor for services to the development of Soviet theatrical art, the Order of Friendship, the Order of M. V. Lomonosov, the Order of the Key of Friendship for outstanding contributions to the development of culture and art in Russia and Kuzbass, as well as the KinoVatson Grand Prize and the Star of the Theater in the "Legend of the Stage" nomination.