Lukashenko congratulates Russian hockey player Pavel Bure on his birthday

On March 31, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Pavel Bure, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, on his birthday. This was reported on the website of the press service of the head of the republic.

"Outstanding talent, virtuoso technique, phenomenal speed and an open, charming smile are the things that hockey fans around the world remember about the Russian Rocket," the message of greetings reads.

Lukashenko also drew attention to the current activities of the hockey player. According to the president, Bure continues to develop and popularize the sport, using his experience and authority to protect the interests of hockey at the international level.

In addition, the head of state recalled that the legendary striker was born in Minsk and still considers Belarus his second homeland. The President expressed gratitude for the birthday boy's significant contribution to strengthening ties between the two countries in both professional and amateur sports.

In conclusion, Lukashenko wished Burya health, peace, kindness and success in all her activities.

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On March 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko, as well as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, congratulated People's Artist Irina Alferova on her 75th birthday. The actress was born on March 13, 1951 in Novosibirsk. Since 1993, she has been playing at the Moscow Theater on Trubnaya. She is known to the mass audience for her role as Constance Bonacieux in the 1978 film D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers. In total, the actress starred in more than 40 films.

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