25/08/2010 10:32
Charles Aznavour received the highest award of Russian Art
The French – Armenian outstanding singer Charles Aznavour received the highest award on the festival of Russian Art in Cannes. The legendary singer received the honorary award “For Outstanding Contribution to the Strengthening of Cultural Relations between Russia and France.”
As ITAR-TASS reports the awarding ceremony was held during the Russian Night at the Cannes Palais des Festivals.
It should be noted that the festival in Cannes is held under the auspices of Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva.