Putin honours pianist
mainThe latest to walk the Kremlin red carpet is Boris Berezovsky. He has been named Honoured Artist of Russia in a decree signed yesterday by President Putin.
photo: Xavier Antoinet
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Funny, we haven’t heard so much out of Gergiev lately praising his dear leader. I wonder if his P.R. people have convinced him to exercise some restraint or if it’s just not making the news anymore.