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MOSCOW, June 10 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin congratulated ballerina Svetlana Zakharova on her birthday, noting her unique talent and amazing grace, which allowed her to conquer famous stages , the corresponding telegram was published on the Cabinet website.
Prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theater, People's Artist of Russia Svetlana Zakharova celebrates her 45th birthday on Monday. 
«You are one of the brightest and most outstanding stars of Russian and world ballet, a brilliant prima of the Bolshoi Theater. Your contribution to the development of national culture and art cannot be overestimated. Unique talent, the highest level of skill and delightful grace allowed you to conquer famous stages, to create a gallery of memorable images. Leading roles in legendary productions became the standard of classical dance, won the sincere love of millions of fans,» the telegram says.
The Prime Minister wished the ballerina further success, new creative ideas, good health and well-being.
Svetlana Zakharova — People's Artist of Russia (2008), laureate of the State Prize of Russia in the field of literature and art in 2006, awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree (2019). She is also an officer of the French Order of Merit in Arts and Letters (2010).
Winner of the national theater award «Golden Mask» (1999, 2000), International Prize K.S. Stanislavsky (2020), winner of the prize of the International Association of Choreographers Benois de la Danse (2005, 2015), Leonid Massine Prize (2019), and others. 