Putin called Mitta an outstanding director

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of People's Artist of the Russian Federation and film director Alexander Mitto, calling him an outstanding director. This was announced on Monday, July 14, on the Kremlin's website.

"Please accept my deep condolences, words of support and concern in connection with the grief that has befallen you – the death of Alexander Naumovich Mitta. Alexander Naumovich was an outstanding director, screenwriter, a man of generous and original talent," the message says.

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