MOSCOW, December 9 Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the director of the State Hermitage Mikhail Piotrovsky on his birthday, noting his unique contribution to preserving the priceless spiritual heritage of humanity, the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website.
Director of the State Hermitage, Soviet and Russian historian-orientalist Mikhail Piotrovsky was born on December 9, 1944 in Yerevan (Armenia), today he celebrates his 79th birthday.
«Dear Mikhail Borisovich! Please accept congratulations on your birthday. For many years you have been leading the famous State Hermitage Museum, selflessly serving your calling, making a truly unique contribution to preserving the priceless historical, cultural, spiritual heritage of humanity. I wish you health, success, fulfillment planned plans and intentions,” the congratulation says.