OREANDA-NEWS. April 16, 2009. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Alla Pugacheva on her birthday.
The message reads, in part:

"With your vibrant and original talent, a great sense of technical mastery and an unique style of connecting with the audience, a style based on trust, you have won the sincere adoration of a multi-million army of admirers. They appreciate your fine vocal skills, rich repertoire, and the real celebration of pleasure you give them during your performances. Your contemporaries regard your artistic career as the highest professional standard of devotion to the industry.

"I wish you new accomplishments and triumphs, inspiration and unceasing applause."