On October 20, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov handed over the order “Duslyk” to chief conductor of the State symphonic orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan Aleksandr Sladkovsky at the Kazan Kremlin. People’s artist of the Russian Federation Denis Matsuev, Aide to Tatarstan President Leila Fazleeva and Minister of culture of the republic Airat Sibagatullin took part in the event.
Rustam Minnikhanov welcomed Aleksandr Sladkovsky and congratulated him on his 50th anniversary. He noted that for the last five years the State symphonic orchestra has become one of the best orchestras and a cultural brand of the republic.
Rustam Minnikhanov wished Aleksandr Sladkovsky good luck and new professional achievements.
Sladkovsky thanked Rustam Minnikhanov and added that he invited him to work in the republic 5 years ago.