Valery Leontiev was given the title "People's Artist of Komi"

The honorary title "People's Artist of Komi" was singer Valery Leontiev on Monday, 28 December, when on tour with a concert in the country, which is his small hometown, performed. On Tuesday joined the People's Artist of Russia Valery Leontiev mini-tour in the Komi Republic, which came as part of a large tour in the country, dedicated to his 60th Birthday, according to RIA Novosti. On 19th anniversary March, he said, but all year celebrates birthday speeches in different regions. Popular singer gave a concert in Ukhta and Syktyvkar. In the capital of the speech compatriot went head of Komi Vladimir Torlopov. After the concert, he came on the scene, Valery Leontiev handed a bouquet of roses. Valery Leontiev "Today I am the first time in the Republican era, want to restore the historical injustice. Despite these Valery Yakovlevich was born here and began his artistic career, toured with concerts every corner, even the most remote villages, and it turns out that He still has no title of honor. I checked the archives, because I could not believe that it is "true, said the head of the Komi Republic. Received and read the 28th December Valery Leontiev own regulation confers honorary title "People's Artist of the Republic of Komi." "I do not know if you appreciate this belated reward for decades but what Komi residents are now proud that her favorite singer is the title of People's Artist of Komi -. Clear," concluded Vladimir Torlopov. "Better late than never," said with a smile in response to Valery Leontyev and thanked Komi, adding that from now on for him in the country, it is a new time. "I was not here as well," added the singer a big applause. "Of course, the most precious gift for an artist - a recognition of the public. Love of the audience made me stand in the next few days if I do not like government officials and otherwise hindered my work, why would a career change. I did not, because the audience felt her need and for the years go on stage. But I can not accept that title, or any official award - it is always a pleasure, "said RIA Novosti Valery Leontiev.