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Russia - Putin awarded Lev Leshchenko with the Order of Merit in Culture and Art

Russia (bbabo.net), - People's Artist of the RSFSR Lev Leshchenko was awarded the Order of Merit for Culture and Art. The decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"For a great contribution to the development of national culture and art, many years of fruitful activity, award the Order "For Merit in Culture and Art" to Lev Valeryanovich Leshchenko, President of the Lev Leshchenko Cultural Foundation, vocalist, member of the International Union of Pop Art Workers (creative union), city Moscow," the text of the document says.

The singer turns 80 on February 1. He became the first holder of the Order of Merit in Culture and Art.

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Lev Leshchenko was born on February 1, 1942 in Moscow. He began his career at the Moscow Operetta Theatre, worked at the Mosconcert, was a soloist and vocalist of the USSR State Radio and Television. The songs "Victory Day", "Parent's House", "Not a Minute of Peace", "Farewell", and also "Goodbye, Moscow", performed at the end of the 1980 Olympics, brought fame to the singer. In 2017, Leshchenko was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, I degree.

Russia - Putin awarded Lev Leshchenko with the Order of Merit in Culture and Art