Singer Leonid Agutin admitted in an interview with journalist Nadezhda Yay that he would like to receive the title of national artist on his 50th birthday. Published interview with the artist Youtube channel Sagittarius.
“Who do you have to be to seriously think about and worry about this? I did a little bit about it at 50. This milestone was important to me. I felt like I deserved 30 years of activity and it will decorate my anniversary nicely. And most importantly, my mom is happy. will be,” he said.
According to Agutin, he even hinted at the then title of Minister of Culture, but still it was not given to him. The artist was advised to wait, as the award was “not in order”.
“I was given an order, a kind of medal. He is good, honorable and wonderful, ”recalled Agutin.
The singer also joked that in her heart she still considers herself a folk artist. Even though the Honored Artist title “feels great”.
Leonid Agutin was awarded the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation in 2008 for his services in the field of musical art.
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