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June 12, 2017. Ballet-master Yuri Grigorovich, right, and Presidential Adviser for Culture Vladimir Tolstoy, left, at the presentation of 2016 National Awards by President Vladimir Putin for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and arts, and humanitarian activities.
- Categories: Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Politics
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Event date: 12.06.2017
- Date published: 12.06.2017
- Author: Sergey Guneev
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Sputnik
- Original: Digital
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