Vladimir Putin conveyed his deepest condolences on the passing of opera singer, People’s Artist of the USSR, Zurab Sotkilava, to the singer’s family and friends.
People’s Artist of the USSR, Zurab Sotkilava. |
“Zurab Sotkilava had a long life and career. He brilliantly fulfilled himself as an outstanding opera singer of our time. His colleagues and a grateful public highly valued him for his vocal skills, artistic charm and selfless love of music. Mr. Sotkilava left a rich creative heritage; he educated talented students and made a unique contribution to the development of national performance arts.”
Zurab Sotkilava has died in Moscow on the 18th of September at the age of 80.