Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Olga Rostropovich and Elena Rostropovich, – the relatives of the People’s Artist of the USSR, an opera singer, actress, teacher, Galina Vishnevskaya, in connection with her decease.
Dear Olga Mstislavovna and Elena Mstislavovna,
With profound sorrow I learned of Galina Vishnevskaya’s decease.
We all have lost a Great Woman, a Person of amazing talent, strength of will, nobleness and inner dignity.
Galina Pavlovna was known and loved by millions. Her long artistic life has become a real epoch in world and national culture. Galina Pavlovna’s voice was heard on all continents, but her heart always belonged to Russia.
Please accept my sincere condolences at these hard times.
Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to the family and friends of the opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya in connection with her death.
With profound sorrow I learned of Galina Vishnevskaya’s decease.
A great opera singer, she has passed away; a person whose destiny was inseparably linked with Russia, with the Russian national culture, a person who had become Russian culture personification for millions of people.
Galina Vishnevskaya was the unquestioned authority of the Russian performing school; she performed on the most prestigious venues of the world, and for many years has worked with talented youth. She also established the Opera Centre, which will surely keep the unique artistic heritage of Galina Vishnevskaya.
Memory of her will always be with us.
Please accept my sincere condolences and words of support.