March 13, Moscow, the State Kremlin Palace hosted a concert “And songs, life and inspiration …” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of People’s Artist of Tatarstan and Russia Ilham Shakirov. The festive evening was supported by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Of the Republic of Tatarstan the hero of the day was congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan – Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia Ravil Akhmetshin and Culture Minister Airat Sibagatullin.

“Today in Moscow a great holiday. Already from the 50s all the Moscow parks, all of Moscow’s palaces remember the voice of Ilham Shakirov. He gave a lot of songs for all generations: our parents, our children and grandchildren, “- said Ravil Akhmetshin. Wishing Ilgam Gilmutdinovich good health, Ravil Kalimullovich noted that a legendary Tatar singer has for whom to look up: in Moscow Army General Gareyev, Professor Aqdas Burganov, cameraman Mahmoud Rafikov, who are more than 90 years actively work and take part in public life, “Therefore, Ilham aby, you have many more years to work to please by your talent tribesmen living not only in Moscow and Tatarstan, but also in the whole of Russia,” – he added.

Airat Sibagatullin thanked Muscovites for the attention and respect shown to Ilham Shakirov. He pointed out that a clear evidence of this is a crowded hall of the Kremlin Palace.

The concert program was opened by People’s Artist of the USSR and RSFSR Iosif Kobzon, who presented him a legendary song by Pakhmutowa and Dobronravov “Hope”.

“I am glad that Tatarstan has such a beautiful singer. For many years – 55 years, I am on stage. And every time I’ve seen on the posters the name of Ilham Shakirov, I am happy not only for him, but for those Tatars who have created this name, – Joseph Davidovich said . – I’m happy for presidents who lovingly refer to their national art: Mintimer Shaimiev and Rustam Minnikhanov. And how many friends I have in Tatarstan! With what joy I always go there! “.

“I’m happy for you, and thank you all for that you came to see today and congratulate your legend, your favorite singer,” – Iosif Kobzon said, addressing the audience.

To congratulate Ilham Shakirov and give their songs, including those from the repertoire of the artist himself, came the best Tatar performers of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Tatarstan. These are the People’s Artist of Russia and Tatarstan Renat Ibragimov, Honored Artist of Russia and People’s Artist of Tatarstan Albert Asadullin, Honored Artist of Russia and Tatarstan Nail Fatekhova, People’s artists of Tatarstan Alsou Safina, Hamdoona Timergalieva, Khania Farkhi, Zainap Farkhetdinova and Zufar Bilalov, Gabdelfat Safin, Zilya Sungatullina Venera Ganeeva, Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, the participants of the project “The Voice” First Channel, Dina Garipova and Elmira Kalimullina, and many others.

The celebrant also was congratulated by People’s Artist of Russia Nadezhda Babkina and theater “Russian Song”, they performed the Tatar song “Tal Tal”.

The ornament of a celebratory evening was the presentation by the State Song and Dance Ensemble of the RT and the State Ensemble of Folk Music of the Republic of Tatarstan.

At the end of the concert on the stage for the hero of the day the basket of flowers from Plenipotentiary representation of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation was taken out.

Note that the day before the concert Ilham Shakirov, visited the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation. The hero of the day was received by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan – Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia Ravil Akhmetshin.

The press service of the Representation of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation