OREANDA-NEWS. December 11, 2008. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message to the People’s Artist of Russia, composer and musician Andrei Makarevich, congratulating him on his 55th birthday
 
The message read, in part: 

"A talented and gifted person, you have written a lot of bright pages in the history of modern musical art. The songs of the legendary "Time Machine" rock group became a cult for several generations. Thanks to sincerity, depth and a unique energy, they have won truly nationwide recognition.

"I wish you inexhaustible inspiration, new achievements and all the best."